Data USA vs Open Government, UK
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Data USA vs Open Government, UK: common questions
Which is more reliable, Data USA or Open Government, UK?
On our scheduled checks, Open Government, UK leads on measured uptime — Data USA at —% versus Open Government, UK 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, UK need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Data USA is callable with no signup, and Open Government, UK is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Data USA and Open Government, UK from the browser?
Yes — both Data USA and Open Government, UK 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 Open Government, UK free for commercial use?
Data USA has unclear commercial terms, and Open Government, UK 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.