SHARE vs World Bank

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%96.1%
Uptime · 30d100%96.7%
P50 · ms353216
P95 · ms7591664
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearyes
Data licenseUnverifiedCC BY 4.0
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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SHARE vs World Bank: common questions

Which is more reliable, SHARE or World Bank?

On our scheduled checks, SHARE leads on measured uptime — SHARE at 100% versus World Bank at 96.1% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, SHARE or World Bank?

World Bank has the lower median latency in our checks — SHARE responds in 353 ms versus World Bank at 216 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 SHARE and World Bank need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — SHARE is callable with no signup, and World Bank is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call SHARE and World Bank from the browser?

Yes — both SHARE and World Bank 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 SHARE and World Bank free for commercial use?

SHARE has unclear commercial terms, and World Bank 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.