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Open VSX Registry API vs PredictHQ

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

APIOpen VSX Registry APINEW—PredictHQNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limit10800 req/window · 10799 remainingUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Open VSX Registry API vs PredictHQ: common questions

Which is more reliable, Open VSX Registry API or PredictHQ?

On our scheduled checks, PredictHQ leads on measured uptime — Open VSX Registry API at —% versus PredictHQ 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 VSX Registry API and PredictHQ need an API key?

Open VSX Registry API needs no key, while PredictHQ 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 PredictHQ from the browser?

Yes — both Open VSX Registry API and PredictHQ 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 PredictHQ free for commercial use?

Open VSX Registry API has unclear commercial terms, and PredictHQ 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.