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LocalGov.jp vs Represent by Open North

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

APILocalGov.jpHEALTHY81Represent by Open NorthHEALTHY67
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms1274795
P95 · ms17182133
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useyesunclear
Data licenseCC BY 4.0 (attribution: "via LocalGov.jp")Unverified (open; varies by source dataset)
Free tierFree — all endpoints currently free (per llms.txt)Free — no key required
Rate limit30 req/window · 29 remainingUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

LocalGov.jp vs Represent by Open North: common questions

Which is more reliable, LocalGov.jp or Represent by Open North?

On our scheduled checks, LocalGov.jp leads on measured uptime — LocalGov.jp at 100% versus Represent by Open North 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, LocalGov.jp or Represent by Open North?

Represent by Open North has the lower median latency in our checks — LocalGov.jp responds in 1274 ms versus Represent by Open North at 795 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 Represent by Open North need an API key?

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

Can I call LocalGov.jp and Represent by Open North from the browser?

Yes — both LocalGov.jp and Represent by Open North 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 Represent by Open North free for commercial use?

LocalGov.jp allows commercial use on its free tier, and Represent by Open North 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.