Umeå Open Data vs Wikipedia REST
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Umeå Open Data vs Wikipedia REST: common questions
Which is more reliable, Umeå Open Data or Wikipedia REST?
On our scheduled checks, Wikipedia REST leads on measured uptime — Umeå Open Data at 89.2% versus Wikipedia REST at 100% 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, Umeå Open Data or Wikipedia REST?
Wikipedia REST has the lower median latency in our checks — Umeå Open Data responds in 1445 ms versus Wikipedia REST at 98 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 Umeå Open Data and Wikipedia REST need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Umeå Open Data is callable with no signup, and Wikipedia REST is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Umeå Open Data and Wikipedia REST from the browser?
Yes — both Umeå Open Data and Wikipedia REST 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 Umeå Open Data and Wikipedia REST free for commercial use?
Umeå Open Data has unclear commercial terms, and Wikipedia REST allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.