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OWASP API Security Project vs Wikipedia REST

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

APIOWASP API Security ProjectHEALTHY98Wikipedia RESTHEALTHY99
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms20598
P95 · ms1646961
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearyes
Data licenseUnverifiedCC BY-SA 4.0
Free tierFree — limits not publishedUnlimited within etiquette
Rate limitUnpublished200/sec global courtesy cap
In directory since2026-07-052026-05-09
operationalpartialdownno data

OWASP API Security Project vs Wikipedia REST: common questions

Which is more reliable, OWASP API Security Project or Wikipedia REST?

Both are neck-and-neck — OWASP API Security Project and Wikipedia REST each measure 100% 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, OWASP API Security Project or Wikipedia REST?

Wikipedia REST has the lower median latency in our checks — OWASP API Security Project responds in 205 ms versus Wikipedia REST at 98 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 OWASP API Security Project and Wikipedia REST need an API key?

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

Can I call OWASP API Security Project and Wikipedia REST from the browser?

Yes — both OWASP API Security Project and Wikipedia REST 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 Wikipedia REST free for commercial use?

OWASP API Security Project has unclear commercial terms, and Wikipedia REST 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.