Onyx Bazaar vs WHO Global Health Observatory API

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%88.2%
Uptime · 30d100%81.7%
P50 · ms607872
P95 · ms13892320
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Onyx Bazaar vs WHO Global Health Observatory API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Onyx Bazaar or WHO Global Health Observatory API?

On our scheduled checks, Onyx Bazaar leads on measured uptime — Onyx Bazaar at 100% versus WHO Global Health Observatory API at 88.2% 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, Onyx Bazaar or WHO Global Health Observatory API?

Onyx Bazaar has the lower median latency in our checks — Onyx Bazaar responds in 607 ms versus WHO Global Health Observatory API at 872 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 Onyx Bazaar and WHO Global Health Observatory API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Onyx Bazaar is callable with no signup, and WHO Global Health Observatory API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Onyx Bazaar and WHO Global Health Observatory API from the browser?

Only Onyx Bazaar is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. WHO Global Health Observatory API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Onyx Bazaar and WHO Global Health Observatory API free for commercial use?

Onyx Bazaar has unclear commercial terms, and WHO Global Health Observatory API 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.