Datasette vs Drupal.org

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms2931006
P95 · ms8921653
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Datasette vs Drupal.org: common questions

Which is more reliable, Datasette or Drupal.org?

Both are neck-and-neck — Datasette and Drupal.org 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, Datasette or Drupal.org?

Datasette has the lower median latency in our checks — Datasette responds in 293 ms versus Drupal.org at 1006 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 Datasette and Drupal.org need an API key?

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

Can I call Datasette and Drupal.org from the browser?

Yes — both Datasette and Drupal.org 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 Datasette and Drupal.org free for commercial use?

Datasette has unclear commercial terms, and Drupal.org 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.