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Drupal.org vs OpenCorporates

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

APIDrupal.orgNEW—OpenCorporatesNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
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 OpenCorporates: common questions

Which is more reliable, Drupal.org or OpenCorporates?

On our scheduled checks, OpenCorporates leads on measured uptime — Drupal.org at —% versus OpenCorporates at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do Drupal.org and OpenCorporates need an API key?

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

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

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

Are Drupal.org and OpenCorporates free for commercial use?

Drupal.org has unclear commercial terms, and OpenCorporates 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.