Callook.info vs openAFRICA

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%1.0%
Uptime · 30d100%1.7%
P50 · ms437177
P95 · ms1156177
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (data from public FCC ULS records)Unverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Callook.info vs openAFRICA: common questions

Which is more reliable, Callook.info or openAFRICA?

On our scheduled checks, Callook.info leads on measured uptime — Callook.info at 100% versus openAFRICA at 1.0% 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, Callook.info or openAFRICA?

openAFRICA has the lower median latency in our checks — Callook.info responds in 437 ms versus openAFRICA at 177 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 Callook.info and openAFRICA need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Callook.info is callable with no signup, and openAFRICA is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Callook.info and openAFRICA from the browser?

Only Callook.info 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 Callook.info and openAFRICA free for commercial use?

Callook.info 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.