Openwhyd vs ThronesApi

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d98.0%97.1%
Uptime · 30d100%95.0%
P50 · ms219890
P95 · ms10554593
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limit100 req/window · 99 remaining · resets 60Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Openwhyd vs ThronesApi: common questions

Which is more reliable, Openwhyd or ThronesApi?

On our scheduled checks, Openwhyd leads on measured uptime — Openwhyd at 98.0% versus ThronesApi at 97.1% 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 ThronesApi?

Openwhyd has the lower median latency in our checks — Openwhyd responds in 219 ms versus ThronesApi at 890 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 ThronesApi need an API key?

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

Can I call Openwhyd and ThronesApi from the browser?

Only ThronesApi 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 ThronesApi free for commercial use?

Openwhyd has unclear commercial terms, and ThronesApi 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.