Data.parliament.uk vs REG-Vault

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d98.9%96.1%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms232186
P95 · ms4326609
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useyesunclear
Data licenseOpen Parliament LicenceUnverified
Free tierFree / open dataFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Data.parliament.uk vs REG-Vault: common questions

Which is more reliable, Data.parliament.uk or REG-Vault?

On our scheduled checks, Data.parliament.uk leads on measured uptime — Data.parliament.uk at 98.9% versus REG-Vault at 96.1% 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 REG-Vault?

REG-Vault has the lower median latency in our checks — Data.parliament.uk responds in 232 ms versus REG-Vault at 186 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 REG-Vault need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Data.parliament.uk is callable with no signup, and REG-Vault is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Data.parliament.uk and REG-Vault from the browser?

Yes — both Data.parliament.uk and REG-Vault 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 REG-Vault free for commercial use?

Data.parliament.uk allows commercial use on its free tier, and REG-Vault 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.