Free Open Data APIs
Books, countries, encyclopedic and public datasets with stable schemas. 87 of 117 on our probe schedule.
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Free Open Data APIs — FAQ
Are there free Open Data APIs with no API key?
Yes — 61 of the 117 free open data APIs we list need no API key or signup (Shields is a good starting point). Use the "No key" filter above to see them; they're the fastest to prototype with.
Which free Open Data API is the most reliable?
Of the 117 open data APIs on our probe schedule, Shields leads on measured uptime (100% over 90 days). Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks, not the provider's claims — sort by "Reliable" to rank the rest.
Can I call these Open Data APIs from the browser?
66 of these open data APIs send CORS headers over HTTPS, so you can fetch them straight from front-end code — no backend proxy. Filter by "Browser OK" to see them; the rest need a server-side call.
Are these free Open Data APIs OK for commercial use?
6 of the 117 open data APIs allow commercial use on the free tier; the rest are unclear or personal-only. We record service terms and the data license as separate fields on every listing — check both before you ship.
How often are these Open Data APIs checked?
87 of the 117 open data APIs are on our probe schedule and re-tested every sweep. We log uptime, latency and response-shape changes on each, and move any that stay down to the graveyard so you can see what died and when.