OpenQR vs Yes No
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
OpenQR vs Yes No: common questions
Which is more reliable, OpenQR or Yes No?
Both are neck-and-neck — OpenQR and Yes No 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 Yes No?
Yes No has the lower median latency in our checks — OpenQR responds in 1125 ms versus Yes No at 692 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 Yes No need an API key?
Yes No needs no key, while OpenQR requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Yes No first.
Can I call OpenQR and Yes No from the browser?
Yes — both OpenQR and Yes No 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 OpenQR and Yes No free for commercial use?
OpenQR has unclear commercial terms, and Yes No 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.