RSQ API vs YADG
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
RSQ API vs YADG: common questions
Which is more reliable, RSQ API or YADG?
On our scheduled checks, RSQ API leads on measured uptime — RSQ API at 100% versus YADG at 2.9% 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, RSQ API or YADG?
RSQ API has the lower median latency in our checks — RSQ API responds in 783 ms versus YADG at 1308 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 RSQ API and YADG need an API key?
RSQ API needs no key, while YADG requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for RSQ API first.
Can I call RSQ API and YADG from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call RSQ API and YADG 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 YADG free for commercial use?
RSQ API has unclear commercial terms, and YADG 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.