Data.parliament.uk API vs Invokely
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Data.parliament.uk API vs Invokely: common questions
Which is more reliable, Data.parliament.uk API or Invokely?
On our scheduled checks, Invokely leads on measured uptime — Data.parliament.uk API at 93.9% versus Invokely 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 Invokely?
Invokely has the lower median latency in our checks — Data.parliament.uk API responds in 534 ms versus Invokely at 227 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 Invokely need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Data.parliament.uk API uses an API key and Invokely 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 Invokely from the browser?
Yes — both Data.parliament.uk API and Invokely 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 Invokely free for commercial use?
Data.parliament.uk API has unclear commercial terms, and Invokely 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.