Currents vs Umeå Open Data
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Currents vs Umeå Open Data: common questions
Which is more reliable, Currents or Umeå Open Data?
On our scheduled checks, Currents leads on measured uptime — Currents 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, Currents or Umeå Open Data?
Currents has the lower median latency in our checks — Currents responds in 586 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 Currents and Umeå Open Data need an API key?
Umeå Open Data needs no key, while Currents requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Umeå Open Data first.
Can I call Currents and Umeå Open Data from the browser?
Only Umeå Open Data is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Currents needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Currents and Umeå Open Data free for commercial use?
Currents 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.