User Agent Lookup API vs WakaTime

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms426969
P95 · ms7642993
Authnonenone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree public endpoints; personal data needs API key/OAuth
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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User Agent Lookup API vs WakaTime: common questions

Which is more reliable, User Agent Lookup API or WakaTime?

Both are neck-and-neck — User Agent Lookup API and WakaTime 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, User Agent Lookup API or WakaTime?

User Agent Lookup API has the lower median latency in our checks — User Agent Lookup API responds in 426 ms versus WakaTime at 969 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 User Agent Lookup API and WakaTime need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — User Agent Lookup API is callable with no signup, and WakaTime is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call User Agent Lookup API and WakaTime from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call User Agent Lookup API and WakaTime from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are User Agent Lookup API and WakaTime free for commercial use?

User Agent Lookup API has unclear commercial terms, and WakaTime 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.