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DFlight API vs National Grid ESO

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

APIDFlight APINEW—National Grid ESONEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedNESO Open Data Licence (OGL-based); varies per dataset
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

DFlight API vs National Grid ESO: common questions

Which is more reliable, DFlight API or National Grid ESO?

On our scheduled checks, National Grid ESO leads on measured uptime — DFlight API at —% versus National Grid ESO 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 DFlight API and National Grid ESO need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — DFlight API is callable with no signup, and National Grid ESO is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call DFlight API and National Grid ESO from the browser?

Yes — both DFlight API and National Grid ESO 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 DFlight API and National Grid ESO free for commercial use?

DFlight API has unclear commercial terms, and National Grid ESO 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.