RSQ API vs VerifyEd

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%97.1%
Uptime · 30d100%95.0%
P50 · ms7831933
P95 · ms13873606
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSnoyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublished100 req/window · 99 remaining · resets 1783522020
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

RSQ API vs VerifyEd: common questions

Which is more reliable, RSQ API or VerifyEd?

On our scheduled checks, RSQ API leads on measured uptime — RSQ API at 100% versus VerifyEd at 97.1% 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 VerifyEd?

RSQ API has the lower median latency in our checks — RSQ API responds in 783 ms versus VerifyEd at 1933 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 VerifyEd need an API key?

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

Can I call RSQ API and VerifyEd from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call RSQ API and VerifyEd 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 VerifyEd free for commercial use?

RSQ API has unclear commercial terms, and VerifyEd 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.