City, New York Open Data vs FastDOL
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
City, New York Open Data vs FastDOL: common questions
Which is more reliable, City, New York Open Data or FastDOL?
On our scheduled checks, FastDOL leads on measured uptime — City, New York Open Data at —% versus FastDOL at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do City, New York Open Data and FastDOL need an API key?
City, New York Open Data needs no key, while FastDOL requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for City, New York Open Data first.
Can I call City, New York Open Data and FastDOL from the browser?
Only City, New York Open Data is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. FastDOL needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are City, New York Open Data and FastDOL free for commercial use?
City, New York Open Data has unclear commercial terms, and FastDOL 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.