RestoSignals vs Wikidata

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms748399
P95 · ms7483283
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished
In directory since2026-10-192026-07-05
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RestoSignals vs Wikidata: common questions

Which is more reliable, RestoSignals or Wikidata?

Both are neck-and-neck — RestoSignals and Wikidata 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, RestoSignals or Wikidata?

Wikidata has the lower median latency in our checks — RestoSignals responds in 748 ms versus Wikidata at 399 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 RestoSignals and Wikidata need an API key?

Wikidata needs no key, while RestoSignals requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Wikidata first.

Can I call RestoSignals and Wikidata from the browser?

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

Are RestoSignals and Wikidata free for commercial use?

RestoSignals has unclear commercial terms, and Wikidata 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.