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ClickSend REST API v3 vs Open-Elevation API

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

APIClickSend REST API v3HEALTHY96Open-Elevation APIHEALTHY86
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%92.2%
Uptime · 30d100%88.3%
P50 · ms324739
P95 · ms10354287
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limit6000 req/window · 5999 remaining · resets 1Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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ClickSend REST API v3 vs Open-Elevation API: common questions

Which is more reliable, ClickSend REST API v3 or Open-Elevation API?

On our scheduled checks, ClickSend REST API v3 leads on measured uptime — ClickSend REST API v3 at 100% versus Open-Elevation API at 92.2% 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, ClickSend REST API v3 or Open-Elevation API?

ClickSend REST API v3 has the lower median latency in our checks — ClickSend REST API v3 responds in 324 ms versus Open-Elevation API at 739 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 ClickSend REST API v3 and Open-Elevation API need an API key?

Open-Elevation API needs no key, while ClickSend REST API v3 requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Open-Elevation API first.

Can I call ClickSend REST API v3 and Open-Elevation API from the browser?

Yes — both ClickSend REST API v3 and Open-Elevation API send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are ClickSend REST API v3 and Open-Elevation API free for commercial use?

ClickSend REST API v3 has unclear commercial terms, and Open-Elevation API 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.