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Etsy vs Wikidata

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

APIEtsyNEW—WikidataNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Etsy vs Wikidata: common questions

Which is more reliable, Etsy or Wikidata?

On our scheduled checks, Wikidata leads on measured uptime — Etsy at —% versus Wikidata 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 Etsy and Wikidata need an API key?

Wikidata needs no key, while Etsy requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Wikidata first.

Can I call Etsy and Wikidata from the browser?

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

Are Etsy and Wikidata free for commercial use?

Etsy has unclear commercial terms, and Wikidata 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.