Eden vs Statistics of the World
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Eden vs Statistics of the World: common questions
Which is more reliable, Eden or Statistics of the World?
Both are neck-and-neck — Eden and Statistics of the World each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, Eden or Statistics of the World?
Eden has the lower median latency in our checks — Eden responds in 475 ms versus Statistics of the World at 743 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 Eden and Statistics of the World need an API key?
Statistics of the World needs no key, while Eden requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Statistics of the World first.
Can I call Eden and Statistics of the World from the browser?
Yes — both Eden and Statistics of the World 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 Eden and Statistics of the World free for commercial use?
Eden has unclear commercial terms, and Statistics of the World 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.