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OWASP API Security Project vs Photon API

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

APIOWASP API Security ProjectHEALTHY98Photon APIHEALTHY91
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms205710
P95 · ms16461598
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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OWASP API Security Project vs Photon API: common questions

Which is more reliable, OWASP API Security Project or Photon API?

On our scheduled checks, OWASP API Security Project leads on measured uptime — OWASP API Security Project at 100% versus Photon API at 99.02% 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, OWASP API Security Project or Photon API?

OWASP API Security Project has the lower median latency in our checks — OWASP API Security Project responds in 205 ms versus Photon API at 710 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 OWASP API Security Project and Photon API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — OWASP API Security Project is callable with no signup, and Photon API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call OWASP API Security Project and Photon API from the browser?

Yes — both OWASP API Security Project and Photon API 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 OWASP API Security Project and Photon API free for commercial use?

OWASP API Security Project has unclear commercial terms, and Photon API 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.