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Open Data Minneapolis vs Photon API

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

APIOpen Data MinneapolisHEALTHY87Photon APIHEALTHY91
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%99.02%
Uptime · 30d98.3%98.3%
P50 · ms817710
P95 · ms36771598
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Open Data Minneapolis vs Photon API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Open Data Minneapolis or Photon API?

Both are neck-and-neck — Open Data Minneapolis and Photon API each measure 99.02% 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, Open Data Minneapolis or Photon API?

Photon API has the lower median latency in our checks — Open Data Minneapolis responds in 817 ms versus Photon API at 710 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 Open Data Minneapolis and Photon API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Open Data Minneapolis is callable with no signup, and Photon API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Open Data Minneapolis and Photon API from the browser?

Yes — both Open Data Minneapolis and Photon API 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 Open Data Minneapolis and Photon API free for commercial use?

Open Data Minneapolis has unclear commercial terms, and Photon 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.