OpenRegistry vs PermisAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
OpenRegistry vs PermisAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, OpenRegistry or PermisAPI?
On our scheduled checks, PermisAPI leads on measured uptime — OpenRegistry at 98.0% versus PermisAPI at 100% 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, OpenRegistry or PermisAPI?
OpenRegistry has the lower median latency in our checks — OpenRegistry responds in 363 ms versus PermisAPI at 1125 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 OpenRegistry and PermisAPI need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — OpenRegistry uses an API key and PermisAPI 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 OpenRegistry and PermisAPI from the browser?
Only OpenRegistry is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. PermisAPI needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are OpenRegistry and PermisAPI free for commercial use?
OpenRegistry has unclear commercial terms, and PermisAPI 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.