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WakaTime vs YADG

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

APIWakaTimeNEW—YADGNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree public endpoints; personal data needs API key/OAuthFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

WakaTime vs YADG: common questions

Which is more reliable, WakaTime or YADG?

On our scheduled checks, YADG leads on measured uptime — WakaTime at —% versus YADG 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 WakaTime and YADG need an API key?

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

Can I call WakaTime and YADG from the browser?

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

Are WakaTime and YADG free for commercial use?

WakaTime has unclear commercial terms, and YADG 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.