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