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Stromberg Quotes vs xColors

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

APIStromberg QuotesNEW—xColorsNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limit60 req/window · 59 remainingUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Stromberg Quotes vs xColors: common questions

Which is more reliable, Stromberg Quotes or xColors?

On our scheduled checks, xColors leads on measured uptime — Stromberg Quotes at —% versus xColors 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 Stromberg Quotes and xColors need an API key?

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

Can I call Stromberg Quotes and xColors from the browser?

Yes — both Stromberg Quotes and xColors send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are Stromberg Quotes and xColors free for commercial use?

Stromberg Quotes has unclear commercial terms, and xColors 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.