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HasData: Structured Web Data APIs vs Photon API

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIHasData: Structured Web Data APIsHEALTHY70Photon APIHEALTHY91
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms768710
P95 · ms14641598
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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HasData: Structured Web Data APIs vs Photon API: common questions

Which is more reliable, HasData: Structured Web Data APIs or Photon API?

On our scheduled checks, HasData: Structured Web Data APIs leads on measured uptime — HasData: Structured Web Data APIs at 100% versus Photon API at 99.02% 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, HasData: Structured Web Data APIs or Photon API?

Photon API has the lower median latency in our checks — HasData: Structured Web Data APIs responds in 768 ms versus Photon API at 710 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 HasData: Structured Web Data APIs and Photon API need an API key?

Photon API needs no key, while HasData: Structured Web Data APIs requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Photon API first.

Can I call HasData: Structured Web Data APIs and Photon API from the browser?

Yes — both HasData: Structured Web Data APIs and Photon API send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are HasData: Structured Web Data APIs and Photon API free for commercial use?

HasData: Structured Web Data APIs has unclear commercial terms, and Photon API 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.