Data.parliament.uk API vs Eden
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Data.parliament.uk API vs Eden: common questions
Which is more reliable, Data.parliament.uk API or Eden?
On our scheduled checks, Eden leads on measured uptime — Data.parliament.uk API at 92.2% versus Eden at 100% 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.parliament.uk API or Eden?
Eden has the lower median latency in our checks — Data.parliament.uk API responds in 678 ms versus Eden at 475 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.parliament.uk API and Eden need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Data.parliament.uk API uses an API key and Eden uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call Data.parliament.uk API and Eden from the browser?
Yes — both Data.parliament.uk API and Eden send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are Data.parliament.uk API and Eden free for commercial use?
Data.parliament.uk API has unclear commercial terms, and Eden 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.