PageBolt vs PurgoMalum
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
PageBolt vs PurgoMalum: common questions
Which is more reliable, PageBolt or PurgoMalum?
On our scheduled checks, PurgoMalum leads on measured uptime — PageBolt at —% versus PurgoMalum at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do PageBolt and PurgoMalum need an API key?
PurgoMalum needs no key, while PageBolt requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for PurgoMalum first.
Can I call PageBolt and PurgoMalum from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call PageBolt and PurgoMalum from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are PageBolt and PurgoMalum free for commercial use?
PageBolt has unclear commercial terms, and PurgoMalum has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.