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Groq vs Open Notify

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

APIGroqDEAD0Open NotifyHEALTHY73
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%71.6%
Uptime · 30d0.0%65.0%
P50 · ms—241
P95 · ms—4298
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesno
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedn/a
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredUnlimited (volunteer-run)
Rate limitUnpublishedPlease be gentle
In directory since2026-07-052026-05-02
operationalpartialdownno data

Groq vs Open Notify: common questions

Which is more reliable, Groq or Open Notify?

On our scheduled checks, Open Notify leads on measured uptime — Groq at 0.0% versus Open Notify at 71.6% 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 Groq and Open Notify need an API key?

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

Can I call Groq and Open Notify from the browser?

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

Are Groq and Open Notify free for commercial use?

Groq has unclear commercial terms, and Open Notify 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.