The Guardian vs Umeå Open Data
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
The Guardian vs Umeå Open Data: common questions
Which is more reliable, The Guardian or Umeå Open Data?
On our scheduled checks, Umeå Open Data leads on measured uptime — The Guardian at 50.6% versus Umeå Open Data at 93.3% 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, The Guardian or Umeå Open Data?
The Guardian has the lower median latency in our checks — The Guardian responds in 517 ms versus Umeå Open Data at 1151 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 The Guardian and Umeå Open Data need an API key?
Umeå Open Data needs no key, while The Guardian requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Umeå Open Data first.
Can I call The Guardian and Umeå Open Data from the browser?
Only Umeå Open Data is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. The Guardian needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are The Guardian and Umeå Open Data free for commercial use?
The Guardian has unclear commercial terms, and Umeå Open Data 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.