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RSQ API vs Sodeom Search API

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

APIRSQ APIHEALTHY91Sodeom Search APIHEALTHY34
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%56.9%
Uptime · 30d100%63.3%
P50 · ms7834551
P95 · ms13874959
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSnoyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedRetry-After: 60s
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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RSQ API vs Sodeom Search API: common questions

Which is more reliable, RSQ API or Sodeom Search API?

On our scheduled checks, RSQ API leads on measured uptime — RSQ API at 100% versus Sodeom Search API at 56.9% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, RSQ API or Sodeom Search API?

RSQ API has the lower median latency in our checks — RSQ API responds in 783 ms versus Sodeom Search API at 4551 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 Sodeom Search API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — RSQ API is callable with no signup, and Sodeom Search API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call RSQ API and Sodeom Search API from the browser?

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

Are RSQ API and Sodeom Search API free for commercial use?

RSQ API has unclear commercial terms, and Sodeom Search 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.