Openwhyd vs SWAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Openwhyd vs SWAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, Openwhyd or SWAPI?
On our scheduled checks, SWAPI leads on measured uptime — Openwhyd at 98.0% versus SWAPI 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, Openwhyd or SWAPI?
Openwhyd has the lower median latency in our checks — Openwhyd responds in 219 ms versus SWAPI at 541 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 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.