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ParlayAPI vs restful-api.dev

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

APIParlayAPIREACHABLE88restful-api.devDYING44
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d87.5%10.7%
Uptime · 30d87.5%5.2%
P50 · ms211331
P95 · ms1536422
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished
In directory since2026-10-042026-07-05
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ParlayAPI vs restful-api.dev: common questions

Which is more reliable, ParlayAPI or restful-api.dev?

On our scheduled checks, ParlayAPI leads on measured uptime — ParlayAPI at 87.5% versus restful-api.dev at 10.7% 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 restful-api.dev?

ParlayAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — ParlayAPI responds in 211 ms versus restful-api.dev at 331 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 restful-api.dev need an API key?

restful-api.dev needs no key, while ParlayAPI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for restful-api.dev first.

Can I call ParlayAPI and restful-api.dev from the browser?

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

Are ParlayAPI and restful-api.dev free for commercial use?

ParlayAPI has unclear commercial terms, and restful-api.dev 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.