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Simkl vs Verome

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

APISimklDEAD0VeromeDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%38.2%
Uptime · 30d0.0%0.0%
P50 · ms—884
P95 · ms—4329
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseSimkl terms — user-contributed dataUnverified
Free tierFree read routes; client_id for searchFree — limits not published
Rate limit1 req/s documentedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Simkl vs Verome: common questions

Which is more reliable, Simkl or Verome?

On our scheduled checks, Verome leads on measured uptime — Simkl at 0.0% versus Verome at 38.2% 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 Simkl and Verome need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Simkl is callable with no signup, and Verome is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Simkl and Verome from the browser?

Only Simkl is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Verome needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Simkl and Verome free for commercial use?

Simkl has unclear commercial terms, and Verome 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.