REST Countries vs UUID Generator API

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms328737
P95 · ms11891570
Authnonenone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useyesunclear
Data licenseMPL-2.0Unverified
Free tierUnlimitedFree — limits not published
Rate limitNone publishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-05-022026-07-05
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REST Countries vs UUID Generator API: common questions

Which is more reliable, REST Countries or UUID Generator API?

Both are neck-and-neck — REST Countries and UUID Generator API 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, REST Countries or UUID Generator API?

REST Countries has the lower median latency in our checks — REST Countries responds in 328 ms versus UUID Generator API at 737 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 REST Countries and UUID Generator API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — REST Countries is callable with no signup, and UUID Generator API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call REST Countries and UUID Generator API from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call REST Countries and UUID Generator API from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are REST Countries and UUID Generator API free for commercial use?

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