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?
On our scheduled checks, ONS leads on measured uptime — Gazette Data, UK at 94.9% versus ONS 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, Gazette Data, UK or ONS?
ONS has the lower median latency in our checks — Gazette Data, UK responds in 1332 ms versus ONS at 266 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.