Sodeom Search API vs Vector Express v2.0

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d56.9%100%
Uptime · 30d63.3%100%
P50 · ms4551613
P95 · ms49591662
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree
Rate limitRetry-After: 60s5 req/window · 4 remaining · resets 1783513379
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Sodeom Search API vs Vector Express v2.0: common questions

Which is more reliable, Sodeom Search API or Vector Express v2.0?

On our scheduled checks, Vector Express v2.0 leads on measured uptime — Sodeom Search API at 56.9% versus Vector Express v2.0 at 100% 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, Sodeom Search API or Vector Express v2.0?

Vector Express v2.0 has the lower median latency in our checks — Sodeom Search API responds in 4551 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 Sodeom Search API and Vector Express v2.0 need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Sodeom Search 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 Sodeom Search API and Vector Express v2.0 from the browser?

Only Sodeom Search API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Vector Express v2.0 needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Sodeom Search API and Vector Express v2.0 free for commercial use?

Sodeom Search 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.