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The Colony vs Webex

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

APIThe ColonyNEW—WebexNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key may be required for productionFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

The Colony vs Webex: common questions

Which is more reliable, The Colony or Webex?

On our scheduled checks, Webex leads on measured uptime — The Colony at —% versus Webex 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 The Colony and Webex need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — The Colony uses an API key and Webex uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call The Colony and Webex from the browser?

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

Are The Colony and Webex free for commercial use?

The Colony has unclear commercial terms, and Webex 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.