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SearchApi vs UrlBae

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

APISearchApiNEW—UrlBaeNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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SearchApi vs UrlBae: common questions

Which is more reliable, SearchApi or UrlBae?

On our scheduled checks, UrlBae leads on measured uptime — SearchApi at —% versus UrlBae 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 SearchApi and UrlBae need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — SearchApi uses an API key and UrlBae uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call SearchApi and UrlBae from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call SearchApi and UrlBae from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are SearchApi and UrlBae free for commercial use?

SearchApi has unclear commercial terms, and UrlBae 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.