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Micro User Service vs Umeå Open Data

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

APIMicro User ServiceDEAD0Umeå Open DataHEALTHY55
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d18.6%89.2%
Uptime · 30d0.0%81.7%
P50 · ms2311445
P95 · ms8274863
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedVaries by dataset (municipal open data; see portal)
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree — open data portal, no key
Rate limitUnpublished1000 req/window · 999 remaining · resets 2026-07-09 00:00:00+00:00
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Micro User Service vs Umeå Open Data: common questions

Which is more reliable, Micro User Service or Umeå Open Data?

On our scheduled checks, Umeå Open Data leads on measured uptime — Micro User Service at 18.6% versus Umeå Open Data at 89.2% 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, Micro User Service or Umeå Open Data?

Micro User Service has the lower median latency in our checks — Micro User Service responds in 231 ms versus Umeå Open Data at 1445 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 Micro User Service and Umeå Open Data need an API key?

Umeå Open Data needs no key, while Micro User Service requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Umeå Open Data first.

Can I call Micro User Service and Umeå Open Data from the browser?

Only Umeå Open Data is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Micro User Service needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Micro User Service and Umeå Open Data free for commercial use?

Micro User Service has unclear commercial terms, and Umeå Open Data 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.