Poptin API vs VerifyEd
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Poptin API vs VerifyEd: common questions
Which is more reliable, Poptin API or VerifyEd?
On our scheduled checks, Poptin API leads on measured uptime — Poptin API at 100% versus VerifyEd at 96.7% 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, Poptin API or VerifyEd?
Poptin API has the lower median latency in our checks — Poptin API responds in 698 ms versus VerifyEd at 1242 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 Poptin API and VerifyEd need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Poptin API uses an API key and VerifyEd uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call Poptin API and VerifyEd from the browser?
Only Poptin API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. VerifyEd needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Poptin API and VerifyEd free for commercial use?
Poptin API has unclear commercial terms, and VerifyEd 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.