Gazette Data, UK vs ONS
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Gazette Data, UK vs ONS: common questions
Which is more reliable, Gazette Data, UK or ONS?
Both are neck-and-neck — Gazette Data, UK and ONS 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, Gazette Data, UK or ONS?
ONS has the lower median latency in our checks — Gazette Data, UK responds in 1152 ms versus ONS at 732 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 Gazette Data, UK and ONS need an API key?
ONS needs no key, while Gazette Data, UK requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for ONS first.
Can I call Gazette Data, UK and ONS from the browser?
Only ONS is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Gazette Data, UK needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Gazette Data, UK and ONS free for commercial use?
Gazette Data, UK has unclear commercial terms, and ONS 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.