CIRCL CVE Search vs openAFRICA
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
CIRCL CVE Search vs openAFRICA: common questions
Which is more reliable, CIRCL CVE Search or openAFRICA?
On our scheduled checks, CIRCL CVE Search leads on measured uptime — CIRCL CVE Search at 98.0% 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, CIRCL CVE Search or openAFRICA?
openAFRICA has the lower median latency in our checks — CIRCL CVE Search responds in 698 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 CIRCL CVE Search and openAFRICA need an API key?
openAFRICA needs no key, while CIRCL CVE Search requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for openAFRICA first.
Can I call CIRCL CVE Search and openAFRICA from the browser?
Only CIRCL CVE Search 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 CIRCL CVE Search and openAFRICA free for commercial use?
CIRCL CVE Search 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.