shipapis
StarSubmit an APISubmit API

DownStatus vs Wahlumfragen Datenbank API

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

APIDownStatusDYING73Wahlumfragen Datenbank APIHEALTHY64
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d60.8%100%
Uptime · 30d33.3%100%
P50 · ms5891215
P95 · ms12953172
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no API key (per docs)Free — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

DownStatus vs Wahlumfragen Datenbank API: common questions

Which is more reliable, DownStatus or Wahlumfragen Datenbank API?

On our scheduled checks, Wahlumfragen Datenbank API leads on measured uptime — DownStatus at 60.8% versus Wahlumfragen Datenbank API 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, DownStatus or Wahlumfragen Datenbank API?

DownStatus has the lower median latency in our checks — DownStatus responds in 589 ms versus Wahlumfragen Datenbank API at 1215 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 DownStatus and Wahlumfragen Datenbank API need an API key?

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

Can I call DownStatus and Wahlumfragen Datenbank API from the browser?

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

Are DownStatus and Wahlumfragen Datenbank API free for commercial use?

DownStatus has unclear commercial terms, and Wahlumfragen Datenbank 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.