DigitalOcean Spaces API vs UK Carbon Intensity
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
DigitalOcean Spaces API vs UK Carbon Intensity: common questions
Which is more reliable, DigitalOcean Spaces API or UK Carbon Intensity?
On our scheduled checks, UK Carbon Intensity leads on measured uptime — DigitalOcean Spaces API at —% versus UK Carbon Intensity 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 DigitalOcean Spaces API and UK Carbon Intensity need an API key?
UK Carbon Intensity needs no key, while DigitalOcean Spaces API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for UK Carbon Intensity first.
Can I call DigitalOcean Spaces API and UK Carbon Intensity from the browser?
Only UK Carbon Intensity is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. DigitalOcean Spaces API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are DigitalOcean Spaces API and UK Carbon Intensity free for commercial use?
DigitalOcean Spaces API has unclear commercial terms, and UK Carbon Intensity 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.