The Guardian vs University of Oslo
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
The Guardian vs University of Oslo: common questions
Which is more reliable, The Guardian or University of Oslo?
Both are neck-and-neck — The Guardian and University of Oslo each measure 98.0% 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, The Guardian or University of Oslo?
The Guardian has the lower median latency in our checks — The Guardian responds in 742 ms versus University of Oslo at 1763 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 University of Oslo need an API key?
University of Oslo needs no key, while The Guardian requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for University of Oslo first.
Can I call The Guardian and University of Oslo from the browser?
Yes — both The Guardian and University of Oslo 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 The Guardian and University of Oslo free for commercial use?
The Guardian has unclear commercial terms, and University of Oslo 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.