FEC vs OpenRegistry
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
FEC vs OpenRegistry: common questions
Which is more reliable, FEC or OpenRegistry?
On our scheduled checks, FEC leads on measured uptime — FEC at 99.02% versus OpenRegistry at 98.0% 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, FEC or OpenRegistry?
OpenRegistry has the lower median latency in our checks — FEC responds in 1602 ms versus OpenRegistry at 363 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 FEC and OpenRegistry need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — FEC uses an API key and OpenRegistry uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call FEC and OpenRegistry from the browser?
Yes — both FEC and OpenRegistry send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are FEC and OpenRegistry free for commercial use?
FEC has unclear commercial terms, and OpenRegistry 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.