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HTTPie vs OpenQR

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

APIHTTPieHEALTHY96OpenQRHEALTHY80
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms2721125
P95 · ms20162851
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
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
operationalpartialdownno data

HTTPie vs OpenQR: common questions

Which is more reliable, HTTPie or OpenQR?

Both are neck-and-neck — HTTPie 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, HTTPie or OpenQR?

HTTPie has the lower median latency in our checks — HTTPie responds in 272 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 HTTPie and OpenQR need an API key?

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

Can I call HTTPie and OpenQR from the browser?

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

Are HTTPie and OpenQR free for commercial use?

HTTPie 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.