LocalGov.jp vs PermisAPI

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms12741125
P95 · ms17182663
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useyesunclear
Data licenseCC BY 4.0 (attribution: "via LocalGov.jp")Unverified
Free tierFree — all endpoints currently free (per llms.txt)Free tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limit30 req/window · 29 remainingUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

LocalGov.jp vs PermisAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, LocalGov.jp or PermisAPI?

Both are neck-and-neck — LocalGov.jp and PermisAPI 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 PermisAPI?

PermisAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — LocalGov.jp responds in 1274 ms versus PermisAPI at 1125 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 PermisAPI need an API key?

LocalGov.jp needs no key, while PermisAPI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for LocalGov.jp first.

Can I call LocalGov.jp and PermisAPI from the browser?

Only LocalGov.jp is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. PermisAPI needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are LocalGov.jp and PermisAPI free for commercial use?

LocalGov.jp allows commercial use on its free tier, and PermisAPI 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.