Bitbucket Cloud API vs REST Countries

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms642274
P95 · ms12931520
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearyes
Data licenseUnverifiedMPL-2.0
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredUnlimited
Rate limit60, 60;w=3600 req/window · 59 remaining · resets 2635None published
In directory since2026-07-052026-05-02
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Bitbucket Cloud API vs REST Countries: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bitbucket Cloud API or REST Countries?

Both are neck-and-neck — Bitbucket Cloud API and REST Countries each measure 100% 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, Bitbucket Cloud API or REST Countries?

REST Countries has the lower median latency in our checks — Bitbucket Cloud API responds in 642 ms versus REST Countries at 274 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 REST Countries need an API key?

REST Countries needs no key, while Bitbucket Cloud API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for REST Countries first.

Can I call Bitbucket Cloud API and REST Countries from the browser?

Yes — both Bitbucket Cloud API and REST Countries 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 REST Countries free for commercial use?

Bitbucket Cloud API has unclear commercial terms, and REST Countries allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.