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Octoparse Cloud vs Wikipedia REST

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

APIOctoparse CloudHEALTHY80Wikipedia RESTHEALTHY99
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms142298
P95 · ms2882961
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearyes
Data licenseUnverifiedCC BY-SA 4.0
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredUnlimited within etiquette
Rate limitUnpublished200/sec global courtesy cap
In directory since2026-07-052026-05-09
operationalpartialdownno data

Octoparse Cloud vs Wikipedia REST: common questions

Which is more reliable, Octoparse Cloud or Wikipedia REST?

Both are neck-and-neck — Octoparse Cloud and Wikipedia REST 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, Octoparse Cloud or Wikipedia REST?

Wikipedia REST has the lower median latency in our checks — Octoparse Cloud responds in 1422 ms versus Wikipedia REST at 98 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 Octoparse Cloud and Wikipedia REST need an API key?

Wikipedia REST needs no key, while Octoparse Cloud requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Wikipedia REST first.

Can I call Octoparse Cloud and Wikipedia REST from the browser?

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

Are Octoparse Cloud and Wikipedia REST free for commercial use?

Octoparse Cloud has unclear commercial terms, and Wikipedia REST allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.