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The Muse vs TimeAPI.io

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

APIThe MuseNEW—TimeAPI.ioNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
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

The Muse vs TimeAPI.io: common questions

Which is more reliable, The Muse or TimeAPI.io?

On our scheduled checks, TimeAPI.io leads on measured uptime — The Muse 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 The Muse and TimeAPI.io need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — The Muse is callable with no signup, and TimeAPI.io is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call The Muse and TimeAPI.io from the browser?

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

Are The Muse and TimeAPI.io free for commercial use?

The Muse 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.