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Drupal.org vs HOL Registry Broker

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

APIDrupal.orgHEALTHY85HOL Registry BrokerHEALTHY94
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms1006386
P95 · ms1653913
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Drupal.org vs HOL Registry Broker: common questions

Which is more reliable, Drupal.org or HOL Registry Broker?

On our scheduled checks, Drupal.org leads on measured uptime — Drupal.org at 100% versus HOL Registry Broker at 99.02% 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 HOL Registry Broker?

HOL Registry Broker has the lower median latency in our checks — Drupal.org responds in 1006 ms versus HOL Registry Broker at 386 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 HOL Registry Broker need an API key?

Drupal.org needs no key, while HOL Registry Broker requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Drupal.org first.

Can I call Drupal.org and HOL Registry Broker from the browser?

Only Drupal.org is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. HOL Registry Broker needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Drupal.org and HOL Registry Broker free for commercial use?

Drupal.org has unclear commercial terms, and HOL Registry Broker 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.