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REST Countries vs Stytch

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

APIREST CountriesHEALTHY—StytchNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useyesunclear
Data licenseMPL-2.0Unverified
Free tierUnlimitedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitNone publishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-05-022026-07-05
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REST Countries vs Stytch: common questions

Which is more reliable, REST Countries or Stytch?

On our scheduled checks, Stytch leads on measured uptime — REST Countries at —% versus Stytch 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 REST Countries and Stytch need an API key?

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

Can I call REST Countries and Stytch from the browser?

Only REST Countries is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Stytch needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are REST Countries and Stytch free for commercial use?

REST Countries allows commercial use on its free tier, and Stytch 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.