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Data.gov vs Data USA

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

APIData.govNEW—Data USANEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
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

Data.gov vs Data USA: common questions

Which is more reliable, Data.gov or Data USA?

On our scheduled checks, Data USA leads on measured uptime — Data.gov at —% versus Data USA 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 Data.gov and Data USA need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Data.gov is callable with no signup, and Data USA is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Data.gov and Data USA from the browser?

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

Are Data.gov and Data USA free for commercial use?

Data.gov has unclear commercial terms, and Data USA 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.