Open Dog Registry vs STAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Open Dog Registry vs STAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, Open Dog Registry or STAPI?
On our scheduled checks, STAPI leads on measured uptime — Open Dog Registry at 41.2% versus STAPI 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, Open Dog Registry or STAPI?
STAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — Open Dog Registry responds in 2963 ms versus STAPI at 1003 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 Open Dog Registry and STAPI need an API key?
STAPI needs no key, while Open Dog Registry requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for STAPI first.
Can I call Open Dog Registry and STAPI from the browser?
Only STAPI is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Open Dog Registry needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Open Dog Registry and STAPI free for commercial use?
Open Dog Registry has unclear commercial terms, and STAPI 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.