Chocomilk API vs Openwhyd

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d31.4%98.0%
Uptime · 30d6.7%100%
P50 · ms990219
P95 · ms15261055
Authnonenone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no key required
Rate limit60 req/window · 59 remaining · resets 60100 req/window · 99 remaining · resets 60
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Chocomilk API vs Openwhyd: common questions

Which is more reliable, Chocomilk API or Openwhyd?

On our scheduled checks, Openwhyd leads on measured uptime — Chocomilk API at 31.4% versus Openwhyd at 98.0% 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, Chocomilk API or Openwhyd?

Openwhyd has the lower median latency in our checks — Chocomilk API responds in 990 ms versus Openwhyd at 219 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 Chocomilk API and Openwhyd need an API key?

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

Can I call Chocomilk API and Openwhyd from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Chocomilk API and Openwhyd from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are Chocomilk API and Openwhyd free for commercial use?

Chocomilk API has unclear commercial terms, and Openwhyd 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.