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Datasette vs openAFRICA

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

APIDatasetteNEW—openAFRICANEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Datasette vs openAFRICA: common questions

Which is more reliable, Datasette or openAFRICA?

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

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

Can I call Datasette and openAFRICA from the browser?

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

Are Datasette and openAFRICA free for commercial use?

Datasette has unclear commercial terms, and openAFRICA 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.