Data USA vs Open Government, Canada
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Data USA vs Open Government, Canada: common questions
Which is more reliable, Data USA or Open Government, Canada?
On our scheduled checks, Open Government, Canada leads on measured uptime — Data USA at —% versus Open Government, Canada at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do Data USA and Open Government, Canada need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Data USA is callable with no signup, and Open Government, Canada is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Data USA and Open Government, Canada from the browser?
Only Data USA is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Open Government, Canada needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Data USA and Open Government, Canada free for commercial use?
Data USA has unclear commercial terms, and Open Government, Canada 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.