ONS vs Open Government, Queensland Government
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ONS vs Open Government, Queensland Government: common questions
Which is more reliable, ONS or Open Government, Queensland Government?
On our scheduled checks, Open Government, Queensland Government leads on measured uptime — ONS at —% versus Open Government, Queensland Government at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do ONS and Open Government, Queensland Government need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — ONS is callable with no signup, and Open Government, Queensland Government is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call ONS and Open Government, Queensland Government from the browser?
Yes — both ONS and Open Government, Queensland Government 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 ONS and Open Government, Queensland Government free for commercial use?
ONS has unclear commercial terms, and Open Government, Queensland Government 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.