Onyx Bazaar vs Wikidata
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Onyx Bazaar vs Wikidata: common questions
Which is more reliable, Onyx Bazaar or Wikidata?
Both are neck-and-neck — Onyx Bazaar 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, Onyx Bazaar or Wikidata?
Wikidata has the lower median latency in our checks — Onyx Bazaar responds in 607 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 Onyx Bazaar and Wikidata need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Onyx Bazaar 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 Onyx Bazaar and Wikidata from the browser?
Only Onyx Bazaar is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Wikidata needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Onyx Bazaar and Wikidata free for commercial use?
Onyx Bazaar 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.