RSQ API vs WakaTime

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSnoyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree public endpoints; personal data needs API key/OAuth
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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RSQ API vs WakaTime: common questions

Which is more reliable, RSQ API or WakaTime?

On our scheduled checks, WakaTime leads on measured uptime — RSQ API 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 RSQ API and WakaTime need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — RSQ API 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 RSQ API and WakaTime from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call RSQ API 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 RSQ API and WakaTime free for commercial use?

RSQ API 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.