Data.parliament.uk API vs Voidly
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Data.parliament.uk API vs Voidly: common questions
Which is more reliable, Data.parliament.uk API or Voidly?
On our scheduled checks, Voidly leads on measured uptime — Data.parliament.uk API at 92.2% versus Voidly 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 Voidly?
Data.parliament.uk API has the lower median latency in our checks — Data.parliament.uk API responds in 678 ms versus Voidly at 1238 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 Voidly need an API key?
Voidly needs no key, while Data.parliament.uk API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Voidly first.
Can I call Data.parliament.uk API and Voidly from the browser?
Yes — both Data.parliament.uk API and Voidly 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 Voidly free for commercial use?
Data.parliament.uk API has unclear commercial terms, and Voidly allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.