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Statistics of the World vs The Odds API

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

APIStatistics of the WorldHEALTHY79The Odds APIREACHABLE100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.44%100%
Uptime · 30d98.3%100%
P50 · ms423138
P95 · ms12322101
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (data sourced from World Bank & IMF)Unverified
Free tierFree — no key (optional X-API-Key header)Free tier — API key required
Rate limit1000 req/window · 999 remaining · resets 2026-07-09T11:30:37.514ZUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Statistics of the World vs The Odds API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Statistics of the World or The Odds API?

On our scheduled checks, The Odds API leads on measured uptime — Statistics of the World at 99.44% versus The Odds API at 100% 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, Statistics of the World or The Odds API?

The Odds API has the lower median latency in our checks — Statistics of the World responds in 423 ms versus The Odds API at 138 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 Statistics of the World and The Odds API need an API key?

Statistics of the World needs no key, while The Odds API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Statistics of the World first.

Can I call Statistics of the World and The Odds API from the browser?

Yes — both Statistics of the World and The Odds API 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 Statistics of the World and The Odds API free for commercial use?

Statistics of the World has unclear commercial terms, and The Odds API 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.