LocalGov.jp vs Open Government, Portugal
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
LocalGov.jp vs Open Government, Portugal: common questions
Which is more reliable, LocalGov.jp or Open Government, Portugal?
Both are neck-and-neck — LocalGov.jp and Open Government, Portugal 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, LocalGov.jp or Open Government, Portugal?
LocalGov.jp has the lower median latency in our checks — LocalGov.jp responds in 1274 ms versus Open Government, Portugal at 1504 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 LocalGov.jp and Open Government, Portugal need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — LocalGov.jp is callable with no signup, and Open Government, Portugal is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call LocalGov.jp and Open Government, Portugal from the browser?
Only LocalGov.jp is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Open Government, Portugal needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are LocalGov.jp and Open Government, Portugal free for commercial use?
LocalGov.jp allows commercial use on its free tier, and Open Government, Portugal 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.