Drupal.org vs OkSurf
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Drupal.org vs OkSurf: common questions
Which is more reliable, Drupal.org or OkSurf?
Both are neck-and-neck — Drupal.org and OkSurf 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 OkSurf?
OkSurf has the lower median latency in our checks — Drupal.org responds in 1006 ms versus OkSurf at 624 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 OkSurf need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Drupal.org is callable with no signup, and OkSurf is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Drupal.org and OkSurf from the browser?
Only Drupal.org is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. OkSurf needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Drupal.org and OkSurf free for commercial use?
Drupal.org has unclear commercial terms, and OkSurf 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.