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Genius vs Openwhyd

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

APIGeniusNEW—OpenwhydNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — no key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Genius vs Openwhyd: common questions

Which is more reliable, Genius or Openwhyd?

On our scheduled checks, Openwhyd leads on measured uptime — Genius at —% versus Openwhyd 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 Genius and Openwhyd need an API key?

Openwhyd needs no key, while Genius requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Openwhyd first.

Can I call Genius and Openwhyd from the browser?

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

Are Genius and Openwhyd free for commercial use?

Genius has unclear commercial terms, and Openwhyd 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.