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Open VSX Registry API vs Platzi Fake Store

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

APIOpen VSX Registry APIHEALTHY95Platzi Fake StoreHEALTHY93
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms245586
P95 · ms6931072
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limit10800 req/window · 10799 remainingUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Open VSX Registry API vs Platzi Fake Store: common questions

Which is more reliable, Open VSX Registry API or Platzi Fake Store?

Both are neck-and-neck — Open VSX Registry API and Platzi Fake Store 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, Open VSX Registry API or Platzi Fake Store?

Open VSX Registry API has the lower median latency in our checks — Open VSX Registry API responds in 245 ms versus Platzi Fake Store at 586 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 VSX Registry API and Platzi Fake Store need an API key?

Open VSX Registry API needs no key, while Platzi Fake Store requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Open VSX Registry API first.

Can I call Open VSX Registry API and Platzi Fake Store from the browser?

Yes — both Open VSX Registry API and Platzi Fake Store 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 Open VSX Registry API and Platzi Fake Store free for commercial use?

Open VSX Registry API has unclear commercial terms, and Platzi Fake Store 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.