RSQ API vs Vector Express v2.0
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
RSQ API vs Vector Express v2.0: common questions
Which is more reliable, RSQ API or Vector Express v2.0?
Both are neck-and-neck — RSQ API and Vector Express v2.0 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 Vector Express v2.0?
Vector Express v2.0 has the lower median latency in our checks — RSQ API responds in 783 ms versus Vector Express v2.0 at 613 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 Vector Express v2.0 need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — RSQ API is callable with no signup, and Vector Express v2.0 is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call RSQ API and Vector Express v2.0 from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call RSQ API and Vector Express v2.0 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 Vector Express v2.0 free for commercial use?
RSQ API has unclear commercial terms, and Vector Express v2.0 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.