Drupal.org vs Energy-Charts API

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d98.9%97.2%
Uptime · 30d100%93.1%
P50 · ms881716
P95 · ms16533072
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitRetry-After: 0sUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Drupal.org vs Energy-Charts API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Drupal.org or Energy-Charts API?

On our scheduled checks, Drupal.org leads on measured uptime — Drupal.org at 98.9% versus Energy-Charts API at 97.2% 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, Drupal.org or Energy-Charts API?

Energy-Charts API has the lower median latency in our checks — Drupal.org responds in 881 ms versus Energy-Charts API at 716 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 Drupal.org and Energy-Charts API need an API key?

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

Can I call Drupal.org and Energy-Charts API from the browser?

Yes — both Drupal.org and Energy-Charts 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 Drupal.org and Energy-Charts API free for commercial use?

Drupal.org has unclear commercial terms, and Energy-Charts 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.