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Data.gov vs Gazette Data, UK

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

APIData.govHEALTHY79Gazette Data, UKHEALTHY78
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%94.9%
Uptime · 30d100%87.9%
P50 · ms4101332
P95 · ms20354312
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedRetry-After: 14400s
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Data.gov vs Gazette Data, UK: common questions

Which is more reliable, Data.gov or Gazette Data, UK?

On our scheduled checks, Data.gov leads on measured uptime — Data.gov at 100% versus Gazette Data, UK at 94.9% 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, Data.gov or Gazette Data, UK?

Data.gov has the lower median latency in our checks — Data.gov responds in 410 ms versus Gazette Data, UK at 1332 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 Data.gov and Gazette Data, UK need an API key?

Data.gov needs no key, while Gazette Data, UK requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Data.gov first.

Can I call Data.gov and Gazette Data, UK from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Data.gov and Gazette Data, UK from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are Data.gov and Gazette Data, UK free for commercial use?

Data.gov has unclear commercial terms, and Gazette Data, UK 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.