ParlayAPI vs ReportForge
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ParlayAPI vs ReportForge: common questions
Which is more reliable, ParlayAPI or ReportForge?
On our scheduled checks, ReportForge leads on measured uptime — ParlayAPI at 87.5% versus ReportForge 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, ParlayAPI or ReportForge?
ParlayAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — ParlayAPI responds in 211 ms versus ReportForge at 1369 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 ParlayAPI and ReportForge need an API key?
ReportForge needs no key, while ParlayAPI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for ReportForge first.
Can I call ParlayAPI and ReportForge from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call ParlayAPI and ReportForge from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are ParlayAPI and ReportForge free for commercial use?
ParlayAPI has unclear commercial terms, and ReportForge 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.