Drupal.org vs RuntimeBuzz Article API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Drupal.org vs RuntimeBuzz Article API: common questions
Which is more reliable, Drupal.org or RuntimeBuzz Article API?
Both are neck-and-neck — Drupal.org and RuntimeBuzz Article API 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 RuntimeBuzz Article API?
RuntimeBuzz Article API has the lower median latency in our checks — Drupal.org responds in 1006 ms versus RuntimeBuzz Article API at 539 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 RuntimeBuzz Article API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Drupal.org is callable with no signup, and RuntimeBuzz Article API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Drupal.org and RuntimeBuzz Article API from the browser?
Only Drupal.org is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. RuntimeBuzz Article API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Drupal.org and RuntimeBuzz Article API free for commercial use?
Drupal.org has unclear commercial terms, and RuntimeBuzz Article API 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.