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Free Public APIs API vs Umeå Open Data

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

APIFree Public APIs APIHEALTHY88Umeå Open DataHEALTHY55
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%89.2%
Uptime · 30d100%81.7%
P50 · ms8781445
P95 · ms24194863
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedVaries by dataset (municipal open data; see portal)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — open data portal, no key
Rate limitUnpublished1000 req/window · 999 remaining · resets 2026-07-09 00:00:00+00:00
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Free Public APIs API vs Umeå Open Data: common questions

Which is more reliable, Free Public APIs API or Umeå Open Data?

On our scheduled checks, Free Public APIs API leads on measured uptime — Free Public APIs API at 100% versus Umeå Open Data at 89.2% 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, Free Public APIs API or Umeå Open Data?

Free Public APIs API has the lower median latency in our checks — Free Public APIs API responds in 878 ms versus Umeå Open Data at 1445 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 Free Public APIs API and Umeå Open Data need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Free Public APIs API is callable with no signup, and Umeå Open Data is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Free Public APIs API and Umeå Open Data from the browser?

Yes — both Free Public APIs API and Umeå Open Data 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 Free Public APIs API and Umeå Open Data free for commercial use?

Free Public APIs API has unclear commercial terms, and Umeå Open Data 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.