Data.parliament.uk vs Open Government, Singapore
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Data.parliament.uk vs Open Government, Singapore: common questions
Which is more reliable, Data.parliament.uk or Open Government, Singapore?
On our scheduled checks, Open Government, Singapore leads on measured uptime — Data.parliament.uk at 99.02% versus Open Government, Singapore 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 or Open Government, Singapore?
Data.parliament.uk has the lower median latency in our checks — Data.parliament.uk responds in 362 ms versus Open Government, Singapore at 522 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 and Open Government, Singapore need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Data.parliament.uk is callable with no signup, and Open Government, Singapore is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Data.parliament.uk and Open Government, Singapore from the browser?
Yes — both Data.parliament.uk and Open Government, Singapore 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 and Open Government, Singapore free for commercial use?
Data.parliament.uk allows commercial use on its free tier, and Open Government, Singapore 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.