Archive.org vs Open VSX Registry API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Archive.org vs Open VSX Registry API: common questions
Which is more reliable, Archive.org or Open VSX Registry API?
On our scheduled checks, Open VSX Registry API leads on measured uptime — Archive.org at 97.1% versus Open VSX Registry API 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, Archive.org or Open VSX Registry API?
Open VSX Registry API has the lower median latency in our checks — Archive.org responds in 813 ms versus Open VSX Registry API at 245 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 Archive.org and Open VSX Registry API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Archive.org is callable with no signup, and Open VSX Registry API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Archive.org and Open VSX Registry API from the browser?
Yes — both Archive.org and Open VSX Registry API 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 Archive.org and Open VSX Registry API free for commercial use?
Archive.org has unclear commercial terms, and Open VSX Registry API 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.