Registrum API vs Universities List
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Registrum API vs Universities List: common questions
Which is more reliable, Registrum API or Universities List?
Both are neck-and-neck — Registrum API and Universities List each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, Registrum API or Universities List?
Registrum API has the lower median latency in our checks — Registrum API responds in 246 ms versus Universities List at 510 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 Registrum API and Universities List need an API key?
Universities List needs no key, while Registrum API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Universities List first.
Can I call Registrum API and Universities List from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Registrum API and Universities List from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Registrum API and Universities List free for commercial use?
Registrum API has unclear commercial terms, and Universities List 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.