Gazette Data, UK vs OpenRegistry

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%98.0%
Uptime · 30d100%96.7%
P50 · ms1152363
P95 · ms33901313
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Gazette Data, UK vs OpenRegistry: common questions

Which is more reliable, Gazette Data, UK or OpenRegistry?

On our scheduled checks, Gazette Data, UK leads on measured uptime — Gazette Data, UK at 100% 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, Gazette Data, UK or OpenRegistry?

OpenRegistry has the lower median latency in our checks — Gazette Data, UK responds in 1152 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 Gazette Data, UK and OpenRegistry need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Gazette Data, UK 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 Gazette Data, UK and OpenRegistry from the browser?

Only OpenRegistry is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Gazette Data, UK needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Gazette Data, UK and OpenRegistry free for commercial use?

Gazette Data, UK 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.