Onyx Bazaar vs REST Countries
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Onyx Bazaar vs REST Countries: common questions
Which is more reliable, Onyx Bazaar or REST Countries?
On our scheduled checks, REST Countries leads on measured uptime — Onyx Bazaar at —% versus REST Countries 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 Onyx Bazaar and REST Countries need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Onyx Bazaar is callable with no signup, and REST Countries is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Onyx Bazaar and REST Countries from the browser?
Yes — both Onyx Bazaar and REST Countries 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 Onyx Bazaar and REST Countries free for commercial use?
Onyx Bazaar has unclear commercial terms, and REST Countries 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.