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Open Science Framework vs USPTO

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIOpen Science FrameworkNEW—USPTONEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Open Science Framework vs USPTO: common questions

Which is more reliable, Open Science Framework or USPTO?

On our scheduled checks, USPTO leads on measured uptime — Open Science Framework at —% versus USPTO 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 Open Science Framework and USPTO need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Open Science Framework is callable with no signup, and USPTO is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Open Science Framework and USPTO from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Open Science Framework and USPTO from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are Open Science Framework and USPTO free for commercial use?

Open Science Framework has unclear commercial terms, and USPTO 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.