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PaperClean vs PurgoMalum

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIPaperCleanNEW—PurgoMalumNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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PaperClean vs PurgoMalum: common questions

Which is more reliable, PaperClean or PurgoMalum?

On our scheduled checks, PurgoMalum leads on measured uptime — PaperClean 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 PaperClean and PurgoMalum need an API key?

PurgoMalum needs no key, while PaperClean requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for PurgoMalum first.

Can I call PaperClean and PurgoMalum from the browser?

Only PaperClean is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. PurgoMalum needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are PaperClean and PurgoMalum free for commercial use?

PaperClean 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.