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Bitbucket Cloud API vs openAFRICA

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

APIBitbucket Cloud APINEW—openAFRICANEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limit60, 60;w=3600 req/window · 59 remaining · resets 2635Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Bitbucket Cloud API vs openAFRICA: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bitbucket Cloud API or openAFRICA?

On our scheduled checks, openAFRICA leads on measured uptime — Bitbucket Cloud API at —% versus openAFRICA 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 Bitbucket Cloud API and openAFRICA need an API key?

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

Can I call Bitbucket Cloud API and openAFRICA from the browser?

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

Are Bitbucket Cloud API and openAFRICA free for commercial use?

Bitbucket Cloud API has unclear commercial terms, and openAFRICA 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.