Drupal.org vs The Guardian
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Drupal.org vs The Guardian: common questions
Which is more reliable, Drupal.org or The Guardian?
On our scheduled checks, Drupal.org leads on measured uptime — Drupal.org at 98.9% versus The Guardian at 50.6% 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 The Guardian?
The Guardian has the lower median latency in our checks — Drupal.org responds in 881 ms versus The Guardian at 517 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 The Guardian need an API key?
Drupal.org needs no key, while The Guardian requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Drupal.org first.
Can I call Drupal.org and The Guardian from the browser?
Only Drupal.org is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. The Guardian needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Drupal.org and The Guardian free for commercial use?
Drupal.org has unclear commercial terms, and The Guardian 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.