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Buddha Quotes API vs OpenQR

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

APIBuddha Quotes APIDEAD0OpenQRHEALTHY80
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d22.5%100%
Uptime · 30d0.0%100%
P50 · ms2801125
P95 · ms10332851
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Buddha Quotes API vs OpenQR: common questions

Which is more reliable, Buddha Quotes API or OpenQR?

On our scheduled checks, OpenQR leads on measured uptime — Buddha Quotes API at 22.5% versus OpenQR 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, Buddha Quotes API or OpenQR?

Buddha Quotes API has the lower median latency in our checks — Buddha Quotes API responds in 280 ms versus OpenQR at 1125 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 Buddha Quotes API and OpenQR need an API key?

Buddha Quotes API needs no key, while OpenQR requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Buddha Quotes API first.

Can I call Buddha Quotes API and OpenQR from the browser?

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

Are Buddha Quotes API and OpenQR free for commercial use?

Buddha Quotes API 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.