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Colombia Public API vs Open Topo Data

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

APIColombia Public APIHEALTHY89Open Topo DataHEALTHY95
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%93.1%
Uptime · 30d100%88.3%
P50 · ms840285
P95 · ms3006573
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Colombia Public API vs Open Topo Data: common questions

Which is more reliable, Colombia Public API or Open Topo Data?

On our scheduled checks, Colombia Public API leads on measured uptime — Colombia Public API at 100% versus Open Topo Data at 93.1% 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, Colombia Public API or Open Topo Data?

Open Topo Data has the lower median latency in our checks — Colombia Public API responds in 840 ms versus Open Topo Data at 285 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 Colombia Public API and Open Topo Data need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Colombia Public API is callable with no signup, and Open Topo Data is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Colombia Public API and Open Topo Data from the browser?

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

Are Colombia Public API and Open Topo Data free for commercial use?

Colombia Public API has unclear commercial terms, and Open Topo Data 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.