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Openwhyd vs SWAPI

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

APIOpenwhydNEW—SWAPINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Openwhyd vs SWAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Openwhyd or SWAPI?

On our scheduled checks, SWAPI leads on measured uptime — Openwhyd at —% versus SWAPI at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do Openwhyd and SWAPI need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Openwhyd is callable with no signup, and SWAPI is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Openwhyd and SWAPI from the browser?

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

Are Openwhyd and SWAPI free for commercial use?

Openwhyd has unclear commercial terms, and SWAPI 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.