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