Apiverket vs OpenRegistry
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Apiverket vs OpenRegistry: common questions
Which is more reliable, Apiverket or OpenRegistry?
On our scheduled checks, Apiverket leads on measured uptime — Apiverket at 100% versus OpenRegistry at 98.0% 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, Apiverket or OpenRegistry?
OpenRegistry has the lower median latency in our checks — Apiverket responds in 444 ms versus OpenRegistry at 363 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 Apiverket and OpenRegistry need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Apiverket uses an API key and OpenRegistry 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 Apiverket and OpenRegistry from the browser?
Yes — both Apiverket and OpenRegistry 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 Apiverket and OpenRegistry free for commercial use?
Apiverket has unclear commercial terms, and OpenRegistry 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.