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Telegraph vs TimeAPI.io

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

APITelegraphNEW—TimeAPI.ioNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Telegraph vs TimeAPI.io: common questions

Which is more reliable, Telegraph or TimeAPI.io?

On our scheduled checks, TimeAPI.io leads on measured uptime — Telegraph at —% versus TimeAPI.io 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 Telegraph and TimeAPI.io need an API key?

TimeAPI.io needs no key, while Telegraph requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for TimeAPI.io first.

Can I call Telegraph and TimeAPI.io from the browser?

Yes — both Telegraph and TimeAPI.io 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 Telegraph and TimeAPI.io free for commercial use?

Telegraph has unclear commercial terms, and TimeAPI.io 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.