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