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OpenHolidays API vs Remotive

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

APIOpenHolidays APINEW—RemotiveNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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OpenHolidays API vs Remotive: common questions

Which is more reliable, OpenHolidays API or Remotive?

On our scheduled checks, Remotive leads on measured uptime — OpenHolidays API at —% versus Remotive 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 OpenHolidays API and Remotive need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — OpenHolidays API is callable with no signup, and Remotive is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call OpenHolidays API and Remotive from the browser?

Yes — both OpenHolidays API and Remotive 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 OpenHolidays API and Remotive free for commercial use?

OpenHolidays API has unclear commercial terms, and Remotive 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.