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OpenAlex vs Phonepe API

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

APIOpenAlexDEAD0Phonepe APIHEALTHY95
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d1.0%100%
Uptime · 30d1.7%100%
P50 · ms3167487
P95 · ms31671085
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useyesunclear
Data licenseCC0Unverified
Free tierFree tier (~$1/day of usage); free API key available for moreFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUsage-metered free tier (~$1/day per docs)Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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OpenAlex vs Phonepe API: common questions

Which is more reliable, OpenAlex or Phonepe API?

On our scheduled checks, Phonepe API leads on measured uptime — OpenAlex at 1.0% versus Phonepe API 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, OpenAlex or Phonepe API?

Phonepe API has the lower median latency in our checks — OpenAlex responds in 3167 ms versus Phonepe API at 487 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 OpenAlex and Phonepe API need an API key?

OpenAlex needs no key, while Phonepe API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for OpenAlex first.

Can I call OpenAlex and Phonepe API from the browser?

Yes — both OpenAlex and Phonepe API 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 OpenAlex and Phonepe API free for commercial use?

OpenAlex allows commercial use on its free tier, and Phonepe API 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.