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Kaggle vs Web of Science API Expanded

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

APIKaggleHEALTHY98Web of Science API ExpandedHEALTHY88
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms250787
P95 · ms5661985
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Kaggle vs Web of Science API Expanded: common questions

Which is more reliable, Kaggle or Web of Science API Expanded?

On our scheduled checks, Kaggle leads on measured uptime — Kaggle at 100% versus Web of Science API Expanded 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, Kaggle or Web of Science API Expanded?

Kaggle has the lower median latency in our checks — Kaggle responds in 250 ms versus Web of Science API Expanded at 787 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 Kaggle and Web of Science API Expanded need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Kaggle uses an API key and Web of Science API Expanded uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call Kaggle and Web of Science API Expanded from the browser?

Only Kaggle is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Web of Science API Expanded needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Kaggle and Web of Science API Expanded free for commercial use?

Kaggle has unclear commercial terms, and Web of Science API Expanded 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.