ITIS vs World Bank
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ITIS vs World Bank: common questions
Which is more reliable, ITIS or World Bank?
On our scheduled checks, World Bank leads on measured uptime — ITIS at —% versus World Bank 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 ITIS and World Bank need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — ITIS is callable with no signup, and World Bank is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call ITIS and World Bank from the browser?
Only World Bank is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. ITIS needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are ITIS and World Bank free for commercial use?
ITIS has unclear commercial terms, and World Bank allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.