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Groq vs OpenAI API

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

APIGroqNEW—OpenAI APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesyes
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
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Groq vs OpenAI API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Groq or OpenAI API?

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

Both ask you to authenticate — Groq uses an API key and OpenAI API 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 Groq and OpenAI API from the browser?

Yes — both Groq and OpenAI API 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 Groq and OpenAI API free for commercial use?

Groq has unclear commercial terms, and OpenAI 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.