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Public Time API vs Zoom

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

APIPublic Time APINEW—ZoomNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Public Time API vs Zoom: common questions

Which is more reliable, Public Time API or Zoom?

On our scheduled checks, Zoom leads on measured uptime — Public Time API at —% versus Zoom 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 Public Time API and Zoom need an API key?

Public Time API needs no key, while Zoom requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Public Time API first.

Can I call Public Time API and Zoom from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Public Time API and Zoom from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are Public Time API and Zoom free for commercial use?

Public Time API has unclear commercial terms, and Zoom 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.