Glax Weather API vs PM2.5 Open Data Portal
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Glax Weather API vs PM2.5 Open Data Portal: common questions
Which is more reliable, Glax Weather API or PM2.5 Open Data Portal?
On our scheduled checks, PM2.5 Open Data Portal leads on measured uptime — Glax Weather API at —% versus PM2.5 Open Data Portal at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do Glax Weather API and PM2.5 Open Data Portal need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Glax Weather API is callable with no signup, and PM2.5 Open Data Portal is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Glax Weather API and PM2.5 Open Data Portal from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Glax Weather API and PM2.5 Open Data Portal from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Glax Weather API and PM2.5 Open Data Portal free for commercial use?
Glax Weather API has unclear commercial terms, and PM2.5 Open Data Portal 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.