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Lanyard vs OpenHolidays API

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

APILanyardHEALTHY78OpenHolidays APIHEALTHY95
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms151127
P95 · ms15883920
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no key; user must be tracked by the Lanyard Discord botFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Lanyard vs OpenHolidays API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Lanyard or OpenHolidays API?

Both are neck-and-neck — Lanyard and OpenHolidays API 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, Lanyard or OpenHolidays API?

OpenHolidays API has the lower median latency in our checks — Lanyard responds in 151 ms versus OpenHolidays API at 127 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 Lanyard and OpenHolidays API need an API key?

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

Can I call Lanyard and OpenHolidays API from the browser?

Yes — both Lanyard and OpenHolidays 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 Lanyard and OpenHolidays API free for commercial use?

Lanyard has unclear commercial terms, and OpenHolidays 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.