RescueGroups vs STAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
RescueGroups vs STAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, RescueGroups or STAPI?
On our scheduled checks, STAPI leads on measured uptime — RescueGroups at 97.1% versus STAPI 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, RescueGroups or STAPI?
RescueGroups has the lower median latency in our checks — RescueGroups responds in 700 ms versus STAPI at 1003 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 RescueGroups and STAPI need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — RescueGroups is callable with no signup, and STAPI is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call RescueGroups and STAPI from the browser?
Only STAPI is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. RescueGroups needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are RescueGroups and STAPI free for commercial use?
RescueGroups has unclear commercial terms, and STAPI 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.