PurgoMalum vs SampleAPIs
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
PurgoMalum vs SampleAPIs: common questions
Which is more reliable, PurgoMalum or SampleAPIs?
On our scheduled checks, SampleAPIs leads on measured uptime — PurgoMalum at 86.3% versus SampleAPIs at 100% 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 SampleAPIs?
PurgoMalum has the lower median latency in our checks — PurgoMalum responds in 423 ms versus SampleAPIs at 471 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 SampleAPIs need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — PurgoMalum is callable with no signup, and SampleAPIs is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call PurgoMalum and SampleAPIs from the browser?
Yes — both PurgoMalum and SampleAPIs 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 SampleAPIs free for commercial use?
PurgoMalum has unclear commercial terms, and SampleAPIs 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.