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Statistics of the World vs User Data Scraper

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

APIStatistics of the WorldHEALTHY88User Data ScraperHEALTHY94
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms743436
P95 · ms15731285
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (data sourced from World Bank & IMF)Unverified
Free tierFree — no key (optional X-API-Key header)Free — limits not published
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 User Data Scraper: common questions

Which is more reliable, Statistics of the World or User Data Scraper?

Both are neck-and-neck — Statistics of the World and User Data Scraper 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, Statistics of the World or User Data Scraper?

User Data Scraper has the lower median latency in our checks — Statistics of the World responds in 743 ms versus User Data Scraper at 436 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 User Data Scraper need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Statistics of the World is callable with no signup, and User Data Scraper is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Statistics of the World and User Data Scraper from the browser?

Only Statistics of the World is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. User Data Scraper needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Statistics of the World and User Data Scraper free for commercial use?

Statistics of the World has unclear commercial terms, and User Data Scraper 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.