Statistics of the World vs Universities List
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Statistics of the World vs Universities List: common questions
Which is more reliable, Statistics of the World or Universities List?
On our scheduled checks, Universities List leads on measured uptime — Statistics of the World at —% versus Universities List 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 Statistics of the World and Universities List need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Statistics of the World is callable with no signup, and Universities List is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Statistics of the World and Universities List from the browser?
Only Statistics of the World is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Universities List needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Statistics of the World and Universities List free for commercial use?
Statistics of the World has unclear commercial terms, and Universities List 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.