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OWASP API Security Project vs Statistics of the World

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

APIOWASP API Security ProjectNEW—Statistics of the WorldNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (data sourced from World Bank & IMF)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no key (optional X-API-Key header)
Rate limitUnpublished1000 req/window · 999 remaining · resets 2026-07-09T11:30:37.514Z
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

OWASP API Security Project vs Statistics of the World: common questions

Which is more reliable, OWASP API Security Project or Statistics of the World?

On our scheduled checks, Statistics of the World leads on measured uptime — OWASP API Security Project at —% versus Statistics of the World 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 OWASP API Security Project and Statistics of the World need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — OWASP API Security Project is callable with no signup, and Statistics of the World is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call OWASP API Security Project and Statistics of the World from the browser?

Yes — both OWASP API Security Project and Statistics of the World 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 OWASP API Security Project and Statistics of the World free for commercial use?

OWASP API Security Project has unclear commercial terms, and Statistics of the World 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.