Squiggle vs WhiskyHunter
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Squiggle vs WhiskyHunter: common questions
Which is more reliable, Squiggle or WhiskyHunter?
On our scheduled checks, WhiskyHunter leads on measured uptime — Squiggle at —% versus WhiskyHunter 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 Squiggle and WhiskyHunter need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Squiggle is callable with no signup, and WhiskyHunter is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Squiggle and WhiskyHunter from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Squiggle and WhiskyHunter from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Squiggle and WhiskyHunter free for commercial use?
Squiggle has unclear commercial terms, and WhiskyHunter 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.