Onyx Bazaar vs openAFRICA
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Onyx Bazaar vs openAFRICA: common questions
Which is more reliable, Onyx Bazaar or openAFRICA?
On our scheduled checks, Onyx Bazaar leads on measured uptime — Onyx Bazaar at 100% versus openAFRICA at 1.0% 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, Onyx Bazaar or openAFRICA?
openAFRICA has the lower median latency in our checks — Onyx Bazaar responds in 607 ms versus openAFRICA at 177 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 Onyx Bazaar and openAFRICA need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Onyx Bazaar is callable with no signup, and openAFRICA is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Onyx Bazaar and openAFRICA from the browser?
Only Onyx Bazaar is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. openAFRICA needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Onyx Bazaar and openAFRICA free for commercial use?
Onyx Bazaar has unclear commercial terms, and openAFRICA 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.