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Drupal.org vs Mediastack

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

APIDrupal.orgHEALTHY85MediastackHEALTHY93
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms1006449
P95 · ms16531356
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Drupal.org vs Mediastack: common questions

Which is more reliable, Drupal.org or Mediastack?

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

Mediastack has the lower median latency in our checks — Drupal.org responds in 1006 ms versus Mediastack at 449 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 Mediastack need an API key?

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

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

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

Are Drupal.org and Mediastack free for commercial use?

Drupal.org has unclear commercial terms, and Mediastack 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.