PurgoMalum vs RSQ API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
PurgoMalum vs RSQ API: common questions
Which is more reliable, PurgoMalum or RSQ API?
On our scheduled checks, RSQ API leads on measured uptime — PurgoMalum at —% versus RSQ API 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 RSQ API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — PurgoMalum is callable with no signup, and RSQ API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call PurgoMalum and RSQ API from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call PurgoMalum and RSQ API 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 RSQ API free for commercial use?
PurgoMalum has unclear commercial terms, and RSQ API 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.