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Umeå Open Data vs Wikidata

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

APIUmeå Open DataNEW—WikidataNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseVaries by dataset (municipal open data; see portal)Unverified
Free tierFree — open data portal, no keyFree — limits not published
Rate limit1000 req/window · 999 remaining · resets 2026-07-09 00:00:00+00:00Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Umeå Open Data vs Wikidata: common questions

Which is more reliable, Umeå Open Data or Wikidata?

On our scheduled checks, Wikidata leads on measured uptime — Umeå Open Data at —% versus Wikidata 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 Umeå Open Data and Wikidata need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Umeå Open Data is callable with no signup, and Wikidata is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Umeå Open Data and Wikidata from the browser?

Only Umeå Open Data is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Wikidata needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Umeå Open Data and Wikidata free for commercial use?

Umeå Open Data has unclear commercial terms, and Wikidata 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.