Medium vs Open Trivia
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Medium vs Open Trivia: common questions
Which is more reliable, Medium or Open Trivia?
On our scheduled checks, Open Trivia leads on measured uptime — Medium at —% versus Open Trivia 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 Medium and Open Trivia need an API key?
Open Trivia needs no key, while Medium requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Open Trivia first.
Can I call Medium and Open Trivia from the browser?
Yes — both Medium and Open Trivia 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 Medium and Open Trivia free for commercial use?
Medium has unclear commercial terms, and Open Trivia allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.