Crawlee vs Umeå Open Data
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Crawlee vs Umeå Open Data: common questions
Which is more reliable, Crawlee or Umeå Open Data?
On our scheduled checks, Crawlee leads on measured uptime — Crawlee at 100% versus Umeå Open Data at 89.2% 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, Crawlee or Umeå Open Data?
Crawlee has the lower median latency in our checks — Crawlee responds in 480 ms versus Umeå Open Data at 1445 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 Crawlee and Umeå Open Data need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Crawlee is callable with no signup, and Umeå Open Data is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Crawlee and Umeå Open Data from the browser?
Only Umeå Open Data is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Crawlee needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Crawlee and Umeå Open Data free for commercial use?
Crawlee has unclear commercial terms, and Umeå Open 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.