Datamuse vs Nobel Prize

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d92.2%100%
Uptime · 30d86.7%100%
P50 · ms18072
P95 · ms9262032
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Datamuse vs Nobel Prize: common questions

Which is more reliable, Datamuse or Nobel Prize?

On our scheduled checks, Nobel Prize leads on measured uptime — Datamuse at 92.2% versus Nobel Prize 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, Datamuse or Nobel Prize?

Nobel Prize has the lower median latency in our checks — Datamuse responds in 180 ms versus Nobel Prize at 72 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 Datamuse and Nobel Prize need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Datamuse is callable with no signup, and Nobel Prize is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Datamuse and Nobel Prize from the browser?

Only Nobel Prize is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Datamuse needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Datamuse and Nobel Prize free for commercial use?

Datamuse has unclear commercial terms, and Nobel Prize 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.