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Free Public APIs API vs openAFRICA

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

APIFree Public APIs APIHEALTHY88openAFRICADEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%1.0%
Uptime · 30d100%1.7%
P50 · ms878177
P95 · ms2419177
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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Free Public APIs API vs openAFRICA: common questions

Which is more reliable, Free Public APIs API or openAFRICA?

On our scheduled checks, Free Public APIs API leads on measured uptime — Free Public APIs API at 100% versus openAFRICA at 1.0% 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, Free Public APIs API or openAFRICA?

openAFRICA has the lower median latency in our checks — Free Public APIs API responds in 878 ms versus openAFRICA at 177 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 Free Public APIs API and openAFRICA need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Free Public APIs 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 Free Public APIs API and openAFRICA from the browser?

Only Free Public APIs 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 Free Public APIs API and openAFRICA free for commercial use?

Free Public APIs 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.