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Apify vs Data.parliament.uk API

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

APIApifyHEALTHY96Data.parliament.uk APIHEALTHY84
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%92.2%
Uptime · 30d100%91.7%
P50 · ms381678
P95 · ms7654164
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Apify vs Data.parliament.uk API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Apify or Data.parliament.uk API?

On our scheduled checks, Apify leads on measured uptime — Apify at 100% versus Data.parliament.uk API at 92.2% 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, Apify or Data.parliament.uk API?

Apify has the lower median latency in our checks — Apify responds in 381 ms versus Data.parliament.uk API at 678 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 Apify and Data.parliament.uk API need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Apify uses an API key and Data.parliament.uk API uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call Apify and Data.parliament.uk API from the browser?

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

Are Apify and Data.parliament.uk API free for commercial use?

Apify has unclear commercial terms, and Data.parliament.uk 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.