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Open Data Minneapolis vs Web of Science API Expanded

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

APIOpen Data MinneapolisHEALTHY87Web of Science API ExpandedHEALTHY88
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%99.02%
Uptime · 30d98.3%98.3%
P50 · ms817787
P95 · ms36771985
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Open Data Minneapolis vs Web of Science API Expanded: common questions

Which is more reliable, Open Data Minneapolis or Web of Science API Expanded?

Both are neck-and-neck — Open Data Minneapolis and Web of Science API Expanded 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 Web of Science API Expanded?

Web of Science API Expanded has the lower median latency in our checks — Open Data Minneapolis responds in 817 ms versus Web of Science API Expanded at 787 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 Web of Science API Expanded need an API key?

Open Data Minneapolis needs no key, while Web of Science API Expanded requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Open Data Minneapolis first.

Can I call Open Data Minneapolis and Web of Science API Expanded from the browser?

Only Open Data Minneapolis is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Web of Science API Expanded needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Open Data Minneapolis and Web of Science API Expanded free for commercial use?

Open Data Minneapolis has unclear commercial terms, and Web of Science API Expanded 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.