Postman Echo vs PurgoMalum
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Postman Echo vs PurgoMalum: common questions
Which is more reliable, Postman Echo or PurgoMalum?
On our scheduled checks, PurgoMalum leads on measured uptime — Postman Echo at —% versus PurgoMalum at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do Postman Echo and PurgoMalum need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Postman Echo is callable with no signup, and PurgoMalum is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Postman Echo and PurgoMalum from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Postman Echo and PurgoMalum from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Postman Echo and PurgoMalum free for commercial use?
Postman Echo 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.