Gazette Data, UK vs Open Government, ACT
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Gazette Data, UK vs Open Government, ACT: common questions
Which is more reliable, Gazette Data, UK or Open Government, ACT?
On our scheduled checks, Gazette Data, UK leads on measured uptime — Gazette Data, UK at 100% versus Open Government, ACT at 93.1% 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 Open Government, ACT?
Gazette Data, UK has the lower median latency in our checks — Gazette Data, UK responds in 1152 ms versus Open Government, ACT at 3297 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 Open Government, ACT need an API key?
Open Government, ACT needs no key, while Gazette Data, UK requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Open Government, ACT first.
Can I call Gazette Data, UK and Open Government, ACT from the browser?
Only Open Government, ACT 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 Open Government, ACT free for commercial use?
Gazette Data, UK has unclear commercial terms, and Open Government, ACT 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.