OpenMercantil vs REG-Vault
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
OpenMercantil vs REG-Vault: common questions
Which is more reliable, OpenMercantil or REG-Vault?
Both are neck-and-neck — OpenMercantil and REG-Vault each measure 93.1% 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, OpenMercantil or REG-Vault?
OpenMercantil has the lower median latency in our checks — OpenMercantil responds in 116 ms versus REG-Vault at 260 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 OpenMercantil and REG-Vault need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — OpenMercantil is callable with no signup, and REG-Vault is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call OpenMercantil and REG-Vault from the browser?
Yes — both OpenMercantil and REG-Vault 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 OpenMercantil and REG-Vault free for commercial use?
OpenMercantil has unclear commercial terms, and REG-Vault 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.