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Rendex vs RubyGems

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

APIRendexNEW—RubyGemsNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Rendex vs RubyGems: common questions

Which is more reliable, Rendex or RubyGems?

On our scheduled checks, RubyGems leads on measured uptime — Rendex at —% versus RubyGems 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 Rendex and RubyGems need an API key?

RubyGems needs no key, while Rendex requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for RubyGems first.

Can I call Rendex and RubyGems from the browser?

Yes — both Rendex and RubyGems 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 Rendex and RubyGems free for commercial use?

Rendex has unclear commercial terms, and RubyGems 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.