Lanyard vs OpenHolidays API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Lanyard vs OpenHolidays API: common questions
Which is more reliable, Lanyard or OpenHolidays API?
On our scheduled checks, OpenHolidays API leads on measured uptime — Lanyard at 99.02% versus OpenHolidays API at 100% 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, Lanyard or OpenHolidays API?
Lanyard has the lower median latency in our checks — Lanyard responds in 279 ms versus OpenHolidays API at 533 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.