LocalGov.jp vs Open Government, Singapore

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms1274522
P95 · ms17181709
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useyesunclear
Data licenseCC BY 4.0 (attribution: "via LocalGov.jp")Singapore Open Data Licence
Free tierFree — all endpoints currently free (per llms.txt)Free — no API key required; limits not published
Rate limit30 req/window · 29 remainingUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

LocalGov.jp vs Open Government, Singapore: common questions

Which is more reliable, LocalGov.jp or Open Government, Singapore?

Both are neck-and-neck — LocalGov.jp and Open Government, Singapore 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, Singapore?

Open Government, Singapore has the lower median latency in our checks — LocalGov.jp responds in 1274 ms versus Open Government, Singapore at 522 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, Singapore need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — LocalGov.jp is callable with no signup, and Open Government, Singapore is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call LocalGov.jp and Open Government, Singapore from the browser?

Yes — both LocalGov.jp and Open Government, Singapore 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 LocalGov.jp and Open Government, Singapore free for commercial use?

LocalGov.jp allows commercial use on its free tier, and Open Government, Singapore 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.