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Datasette vs GLEIF LEI API

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

APIDatasetteNEW—GLEIF LEI APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Datasette vs GLEIF LEI API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Datasette or GLEIF LEI API?

On our scheduled checks, GLEIF LEI API leads on measured uptime — Datasette at —% versus GLEIF LEI API 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 Datasette and GLEIF LEI API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Datasette is callable with no signup, and GLEIF LEI API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Datasette and GLEIF LEI API from the browser?

Yes — both Datasette and GLEIF LEI API 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 Datasette and GLEIF LEI API free for commercial use?

Datasette has unclear commercial terms, and GLEIF LEI API 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.