RSQ API vs Setup Gear Guide API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
RSQ API vs Setup Gear Guide API: common questions
Which is more reliable, RSQ API or Setup Gear Guide API?
Both are neck-and-neck — RSQ API and Setup Gear Guide 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, RSQ API or Setup Gear Guide API?
Setup Gear Guide API has the lower median latency in our checks — RSQ API responds in 783 ms versus Setup Gear Guide API at 150 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 RSQ API and Setup Gear Guide API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — RSQ API is callable with no signup, and Setup Gear Guide API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call RSQ API and Setup Gear Guide API from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call RSQ API and Setup Gear Guide API from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are RSQ API and Setup Gear Guide API free for commercial use?
RSQ API has unclear commercial terms, and Setup Gear Guide 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.