Archive.org vs Open Data Minneapolis
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Archive.org vs Open Data Minneapolis: common questions
Which is more reliable, Archive.org or Open Data Minneapolis?
Both are neck-and-neck — Archive.org and Open Data Minneapolis each measure 98.3% 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, Archive.org or Open Data Minneapolis?
Open Data Minneapolis has the lower median latency in our checks — Archive.org responds in 630 ms versus Open Data Minneapolis at 382 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 Archive.org and Open Data Minneapolis need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Archive.org is callable with no signup, and Open Data Minneapolis is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Archive.org and Open Data Minneapolis from the browser?
Yes — both Archive.org and Open Data Minneapolis send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are Archive.org and Open Data Minneapolis free for commercial use?
Archive.org has unclear commercial terms, and Open Data Minneapolis 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.