OpenQR vs PageBolt
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
OpenQR vs PageBolt: common questions
Which is more reliable, OpenQR or PageBolt?
On our scheduled checks, OpenQR leads on measured uptime — OpenQR at 100% versus PageBolt at 99.02% 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, OpenQR or PageBolt?
PageBolt has the lower median latency in our checks — OpenQR responds in 1125 ms versus PageBolt at 751 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 OpenQR and PageBolt need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — OpenQR uses an API key and PageBolt uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call OpenQR and PageBolt from the browser?
Only OpenQR is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. PageBolt needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are OpenQR and PageBolt free for commercial use?
OpenQR has unclear commercial terms, and PageBolt 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.