Glax Weather API vs Luchtmeetnet
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Glax Weather API vs Luchtmeetnet: common questions
Which is more reliable, Glax Weather API or Luchtmeetnet?
Both are neck-and-neck — Glax Weather API and Luchtmeetnet 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, Glax Weather API or Luchtmeetnet?
Luchtmeetnet has the lower median latency in our checks — Glax Weather API responds in 1004 ms versus Luchtmeetnet at 806 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 Glax Weather API and Luchtmeetnet need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Glax Weather API is callable with no signup, and Luchtmeetnet is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Glax Weather API and Luchtmeetnet from the browser?
Only Luchtmeetnet is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Glax Weather API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Glax Weather API and Luchtmeetnet free for commercial use?
Glax Weather API has unclear commercial terms, and Luchtmeetnet 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.