PageBolt vs User Agent Lookup API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
PageBolt vs User Agent Lookup API: common questions
Which is more reliable, PageBolt or User Agent Lookup API?
On our scheduled checks, User Agent Lookup API leads on measured uptime — PageBolt at 99.02% versus User Agent Lookup API at 100% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, PageBolt or User Agent Lookup API?
User Agent Lookup API has the lower median latency in our checks — PageBolt responds in 751 ms versus User Agent Lookup API at 426 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.
Do PageBolt and User Agent Lookup API need an API key?
User Agent Lookup API needs no key, while PageBolt requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for User Agent Lookup API first.
Can I call PageBolt and User Agent Lookup API from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call PageBolt and User Agent Lookup API 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 User Agent Lookup API free for commercial use?
PageBolt has unclear commercial terms, and User Agent Lookup API 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.