Colorado Information Marketplace vs ONS
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Colorado Information Marketplace vs ONS: common questions
Which is more reliable, Colorado Information Marketplace or ONS?
On our scheduled checks, ONS leads on measured uptime — Colorado Information Marketplace at —% versus ONS 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 Colorado Information Marketplace and ONS need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Colorado Information Marketplace is callable with no signup, and ONS is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Colorado Information Marketplace and ONS from the browser?
Yes — both Colorado Information Marketplace and ONS 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 Colorado Information Marketplace and ONS free for commercial use?
Colorado Information Marketplace has unclear commercial terms, and ONS 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.