OkSurf vs Wikidata
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
OkSurf vs Wikidata: common questions
Which is more reliable, OkSurf or Wikidata?
Both are neck-and-neck — OkSurf and Wikidata 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, OkSurf or Wikidata?
Wikidata has the lower median latency in our checks — OkSurf responds in 624 ms versus Wikidata at 585 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 OkSurf and Wikidata need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — OkSurf is callable with no signup, and Wikidata is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call OkSurf and Wikidata from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call OkSurf and Wikidata from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are OkSurf and Wikidata free for commercial use?
OkSurf has unclear commercial terms, and Wikidata 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.