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OpenQR vs Spoo.me

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

APIOpenQRHEALTHY80Spoo.meHEALTHY94
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms1125362
P95 · ms28511478
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

OpenQR vs Spoo.me: common questions

Which is more reliable, OpenQR or Spoo.me?

Both are neck-and-neck — OpenQR and Spoo.me 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 Spoo.me?

Spoo.me has the lower median latency in our checks — OpenQR responds in 1125 ms versus Spoo.me at 362 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 Spoo.me need an API key?

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

Can I call OpenQR and Spoo.me from the browser?

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

Are OpenQR and Spoo.me free for commercial use?

OpenQR has unclear commercial terms, and Spoo.me 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.