Currents vs Open VSX Registry API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Currents vs Open VSX Registry API: common questions
Which is more reliable, Currents or Open VSX Registry API?
Both are neck-and-neck — Currents and Open VSX Registry API each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, Currents or Open VSX Registry API?
Open VSX Registry API has the lower median latency in our checks — Currents responds in 586 ms versus Open VSX Registry API at 245 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 Currents and Open VSX Registry API need an API key?
Open VSX Registry API needs no key, while Currents requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Open VSX Registry API first.
Can I call Currents and Open VSX Registry API from the browser?
Only Open VSX Registry API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Currents needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Currents and Open VSX Registry API free for commercial use?
Currents has unclear commercial terms, and Open VSX Registry 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.