Photon API vs Voidly
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Photon API vs Voidly: common questions
Which is more reliable, Photon API or Voidly?
On our scheduled checks, Voidly leads on measured uptime — Photon API at 99.02% versus Voidly 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, Photon API or Voidly?
Photon API has the lower median latency in our checks — Photon API responds in 710 ms versus Voidly at 1238 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 Photon API and Voidly need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Photon API is callable with no signup, and Voidly is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Photon API and Voidly from the browser?
Yes — both Photon API and Voidly send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are Photon API and Voidly free for commercial use?
Photon API has unclear commercial terms, and Voidly allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.