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OpenQR vs SiteIntel

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

APIOpenQRHEALTHY80SiteIntelHEALTHY84
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms11251005
P95 · ms28513849
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

OpenQR vs SiteIntel: common questions

Which is more reliable, OpenQR or SiteIntel?

Both are neck-and-neck — OpenQR and SiteIntel each measure 100% 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, OpenQR or SiteIntel?

SiteIntel has the lower median latency in our checks — OpenQR responds in 1125 ms versus SiteIntel at 1005 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 SiteIntel need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — OpenQR uses an API key and SiteIntel 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 SiteIntel from the browser?

Only OpenQR is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. SiteIntel needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are OpenQR and SiteIntel free for commercial use?

OpenQR has unclear commercial terms, and SiteIntel 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.