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Open Topo Data vs Visitor Statistics API

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

APIOpen Topo DataHEALTHY95Visitor Statistics APIHEALTHY86
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d93.1%98.0%
Uptime · 30d88.3%98.3%
P50 · ms285847
P95 · ms5732159
Authnonenone
CORSnono
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 Topo Data vs Visitor Statistics API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Open Topo Data or Visitor Statistics API?

On our scheduled checks, Visitor Statistics API leads on measured uptime — Open Topo Data at 93.1% versus Visitor Statistics API at 98.0% 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, Open Topo Data or Visitor Statistics API?

Open Topo Data has the lower median latency in our checks — Open Topo Data responds in 285 ms versus Visitor Statistics API at 847 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 Topo Data and Visitor Statistics API need an API key?

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

Can I call Open Topo Data and Visitor Statistics API from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Open Topo Data and Visitor Statistics API from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are Open Topo Data and Visitor Statistics API free for commercial use?

Open Topo Data has unclear commercial terms, and Visitor Statistics 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.