Drupal.org vs openAFRICA

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%1.0%
Uptime · 30d100%1.7%
P50 · ms1006177
P95 · ms1653177
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
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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Drupal.org vs openAFRICA: common questions

Which is more reliable, Drupal.org or openAFRICA?

On our scheduled checks, Drupal.org leads on measured uptime — Drupal.org at 100% versus openAFRICA at 1.0% 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 openAFRICA?

openAFRICA has the lower median latency in our checks — Drupal.org responds in 1006 ms versus openAFRICA at 177 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 openAFRICA need an API key?

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

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

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

Are Drupal.org and openAFRICA free for commercial use?

Drupal.org has unclear commercial terms, and openAFRICA 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.