Voidly vs Yelp

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d86.0%100%
Uptime · 30d81.0%100%
P50 · ms1865237
P95 · ms4655825
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useyesunclear
Data licenseCC BY 4.0Unverified
Free tierFree (keyless data endpoints; Hydra ML endpoints need a key)Free tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Voidly vs Yelp: common questions

Which is more reliable, Voidly or Yelp?

On our scheduled checks, Yelp leads on measured uptime — Voidly at 86.0% versus Yelp at 100% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, Voidly or Yelp?

Yelp has the lower median latency in our checks — Voidly responds in 1865 ms versus Yelp at 237 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 Voidly and Yelp need an API key?

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

Can I call Voidly and Yelp from the browser?

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

Are Voidly and Yelp free for commercial use?

Voidly allows commercial use on its free tier, and Yelp 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.