Piloterr vs PurgoMalum
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Piloterr vs PurgoMalum: common questions
Which is more reliable, Piloterr or PurgoMalum?
On our scheduled checks, Piloterr leads on measured uptime — Piloterr at 100% versus PurgoMalum at 86.3% 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, Piloterr or PurgoMalum?
PurgoMalum has the lower median latency in our checks — Piloterr responds in 635 ms versus PurgoMalum at 423 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 Piloterr and PurgoMalum need an API key?
PurgoMalum needs no key, while Piloterr requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for PurgoMalum first.
Can I call Piloterr and PurgoMalum from the browser?
Only PurgoMalum is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Piloterr needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Piloterr and PurgoMalum free for commercial use?
Piloterr 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.