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GitHub REST API vs RSQ API

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

APIGitHub REST APIHEALTHY94RSQ APIHEALTHY93
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.44%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms349172
P95 · ms26714248
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesno
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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GitHub REST API vs RSQ API: common questions

Which is more reliable, GitHub REST API or RSQ API?

On our scheduled checks, RSQ API leads on measured uptime — GitHub REST API at 99.44% versus RSQ API at 100% 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, GitHub REST API or RSQ API?

RSQ API has the lower median latency in our checks — GitHub REST API responds in 349 ms versus RSQ API at 172 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 GitHub REST API and RSQ API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — GitHub REST API is callable with no signup, and RSQ API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call GitHub REST API and RSQ API from the browser?

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

Are GitHub REST API and RSQ API free for commercial use?

GitHub REST API has unclear commercial terms, and RSQ API 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.