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Browshot vs OpenQR

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

APIBrowshotNEW—OpenQRNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Browshot vs OpenQR: common questions

Which is more reliable, Browshot or OpenQR?

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

Both ask you to authenticate — Browshot 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 Browshot and OpenQR from the browser?

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

Are Browshot and OpenQR free for commercial use?

Browshot 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.