Japan Neighborhoods vs OpenRegistry
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Japan Neighborhoods vs OpenRegistry: common questions
Which is more reliable, Japan Neighborhoods or OpenRegistry?
On our scheduled checks, Japan Neighborhoods leads on measured uptime — Japan Neighborhoods at 100% versus OpenRegistry at 80.0% 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, Japan Neighborhoods or OpenRegistry?
Japan Neighborhoods has the lower median latency in our checks — Japan Neighborhoods responds in 125 ms versus OpenRegistry at 241 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 Japan Neighborhoods and OpenRegistry need an API key?
Japan Neighborhoods needs no key, while OpenRegistry requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Japan Neighborhoods first.
Can I call Japan Neighborhoods and OpenRegistry from the browser?
Only Japan Neighborhoods is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. OpenRegistry needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Japan Neighborhoods and OpenRegistry free for commercial use?
Japan Neighborhoods has unclear commercial terms, and OpenRegistry 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.