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GeoNet API vs OpenQR

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

APIGeoNet APIHEALTHY75OpenQRHEALTHY80
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms25331125
P95 · ms28082851
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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GeoNet API vs OpenQR: common questions

Which is more reliable, GeoNet API or OpenQR?

Both are neck-and-neck — GeoNet API and OpenQR each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, GeoNet API or OpenQR?

OpenQR has the lower median latency in our checks — GeoNet API responds in 2533 ms versus OpenQR at 1125 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 GeoNet API and OpenQR need an API key?

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

Can I call GeoNet API and OpenQR from the browser?

Yes — both GeoNet API and OpenQR 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 GeoNet API and OpenQR free for commercial use?

GeoNet API has unclear commercial terms, and OpenQR 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.