Telegraph vs TimeAPI.io
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Telegraph vs TimeAPI.io: common questions
Which is more reliable, Telegraph or TimeAPI.io?
Both are neck-and-neck — Telegraph and TimeAPI.io each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, Telegraph or TimeAPI.io?
Telegraph has the lower median latency in our checks — Telegraph responds in 444 ms versus TimeAPI.io at 570 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.
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.