Bitbucket Cloud API vs Data.parliament.uk API

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%92.2%
Uptime · 30d100%91.7%
P50 · ms783678
P95 · ms16064164
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limit60, 60;w=3600 req/window · 59 remaining · resets 2635Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Bitbucket Cloud API vs Data.parliament.uk API: common questions

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

On our scheduled checks, Bitbucket Cloud API leads on measured uptime — Bitbucket Cloud API 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, Bitbucket Cloud API or Data.parliament.uk API?

Data.parliament.uk API has the lower median latency in our checks — Bitbucket Cloud API responds in 783 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 Bitbucket Cloud API and Data.parliament.uk API need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Bitbucket Cloud API 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 Bitbucket Cloud API and Data.parliament.uk API from the browser?

Yes — both Bitbucket Cloud API and Data.parliament.uk API 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 Bitbucket Cloud API and Data.parliament.uk API free for commercial use?

Bitbucket Cloud API 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.