shipapis
StarSubmit an APISubmit API

openSenseMap vs UK Carbon Intensity

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

APIopenSenseMapNEW—UK Carbon IntensityNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearyes
Data licenseOpen data (license set per senseBox; often public domain)CC BY 4.0 (per API docs)
Free tierFree (open-source citizen-science platform)Free — no API key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

openSenseMap vs UK Carbon Intensity: common questions

Which is more reliable, openSenseMap or UK Carbon Intensity?

On our scheduled checks, UK Carbon Intensity leads on measured uptime — openSenseMap at —% versus UK Carbon Intensity at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do openSenseMap and UK Carbon Intensity need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — openSenseMap is callable with no signup, and UK Carbon Intensity is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call openSenseMap and UK Carbon Intensity from the browser?

Yes — both openSenseMap and UK Carbon Intensity 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 openSenseMap and UK Carbon Intensity free for commercial use?

openSenseMap has unclear commercial terms, and UK Carbon Intensity allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.