CPFHub vs OpenRegistry
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
CPFHub vs OpenRegistry: common questions
Which is more reliable, CPFHub or OpenRegistry?
On our scheduled checks, OpenRegistry leads on measured uptime — CPFHub at —% versus OpenRegistry at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do CPFHub and OpenRegistry need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — CPFHub uses an API key and OpenRegistry uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call CPFHub and OpenRegistry from the browser?
Yes — both CPFHub and OpenRegistry 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 CPFHub and OpenRegistry free for commercial use?
CPFHub has unclear commercial terms, and OpenRegistry 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.