Quandl vs Sofiaplan
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Quandl vs Sofiaplan: common questions
Which is more reliable, Quandl or Sofiaplan?
On our scheduled checks, Sofiaplan leads on measured uptime — Quandl at —% versus Sofiaplan 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 Quandl and Sofiaplan need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Quandl is callable with no signup, and Sofiaplan is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Quandl and Sofiaplan from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Quandl and Sofiaplan from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Quandl and Sofiaplan free for commercial use?
Quandl has unclear commercial terms, and Sofiaplan 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.