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Data.gov vs Represent by Open North

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

APIData.govNEW—Represent by Open NorthNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (open; varies by source dataset)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Data.gov vs Represent by Open North: common questions

Which is more reliable, Data.gov or Represent by Open North?

On our scheduled checks, Represent by Open North leads on measured uptime — Data.gov at —% versus Represent by Open North 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 Represent by Open North need an API key?

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

Can I call Data.gov and Represent by Open North from the browser?

Only Represent by Open North 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 Represent by Open North free for commercial use?

Data.gov has unclear commercial terms, and Represent by Open North 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.