APIClaw vs OpenQR
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
APIClaw vs OpenQR: common questions
Which is more reliable, APIClaw or OpenQR?
Both are neck-and-neck — APIClaw and OpenQR 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, APIClaw or OpenQR?
APIClaw has the lower median latency in our checks — APIClaw responds in 661 ms versus OpenQR at 2418 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 APIClaw and OpenQR need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — APIClaw uses an API key and OpenQR 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 APIClaw and OpenQR from the browser?
Yes — both APIClaw and OpenQR send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are APIClaw and OpenQR free for commercial use?
APIClaw has unclear commercial terms, and OpenQR 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.