Open Notify vs SHARE
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Open Notify vs SHARE: common questions
Which is more reliable, Open Notify or SHARE?
On our scheduled checks, SHARE leads on measured uptime — Open Notify at 71.6% versus SHARE 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 Notify or SHARE?
Open Notify has the lower median latency in our checks — Open Notify responds in 241 ms versus SHARE at 353 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 Notify and SHARE need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Open Notify is callable with no signup, and SHARE is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Open Notify and SHARE from the browser?
Only SHARE is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Open Notify needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Open Notify and SHARE free for commercial use?
Open Notify has unclear commercial terms, and SHARE 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.