Data USA vs District of Columbia Open Data
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Data USA vs District of Columbia Open Data: common questions
Which is more reliable, Data USA or District of Columbia Open Data?
Both are neck-and-neck — Data USA and District of Columbia Open Data each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, Data USA or District of Columbia Open Data?
Data USA has the lower median latency in our checks — Data USA responds in 433 ms versus District of Columbia Open Data at 852 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 USA and District of Columbia Open Data need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Data USA is callable with no signup, and District of Columbia Open Data is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Data USA and District of Columbia Open Data from the browser?
Yes — both Data USA and District of Columbia Open Data 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 USA and District of Columbia Open Data free for commercial use?
Data USA has unclear commercial terms, and District of Columbia Open Data 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.