Onyx Bazaar vs Universities List
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Onyx Bazaar vs Universities List: common questions
Which is more reliable, Onyx Bazaar or Universities List?
Both are neck-and-neck — Onyx Bazaar and Universities List 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, Onyx Bazaar or Universities List?
Universities List has the lower median latency in our checks — Onyx Bazaar responds in 607 ms versus Universities List at 510 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 Universities List need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Onyx Bazaar is callable with no signup, and Universities List is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Onyx Bazaar and Universities List from the browser?
Only Onyx Bazaar is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Universities List needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Onyx Bazaar and Universities List free for commercial use?
Onyx Bazaar has unclear commercial terms, and Universities List 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.