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Energy-Charts API vs openAFRICA

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

APIEnergy-Charts APINEW—openAFRICANEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
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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Energy-Charts API vs openAFRICA: common questions

Which is more reliable, Energy-Charts API or openAFRICA?

On our scheduled checks, openAFRICA leads on measured uptime — Energy-Charts API at —% versus openAFRICA 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 Energy-Charts API and openAFRICA need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Energy-Charts API 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 Energy-Charts API and openAFRICA from the browser?

Only Energy-Charts API 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 Energy-Charts API and openAFRICA free for commercial use?

Energy-Charts API 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.