PurgoMalum vs restful-api.dev
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
PurgoMalum vs restful-api.dev: common questions
Which is more reliable, PurgoMalum or restful-api.dev?
On our scheduled checks, PurgoMalum leads on measured uptime — PurgoMalum at 86.3% versus restful-api.dev at 16.7% 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, PurgoMalum or restful-api.dev?
restful-api.dev has the lower median latency in our checks — PurgoMalum responds in 423 ms versus restful-api.dev at 240 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 PurgoMalum and restful-api.dev need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — PurgoMalum is callable with no signup, and restful-api.dev is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call PurgoMalum and restful-api.dev from the browser?
Yes — both PurgoMalum and restful-api.dev send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are PurgoMalum and restful-api.dev free for commercial use?
PurgoMalum has unclear commercial terms, and restful-api.dev 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.