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