Wikidata vs Yelp
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Wikidata vs Yelp: common questions
Which is more reliable, Wikidata or Yelp?
Both are neck-and-neck — Wikidata and Yelp 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, Wikidata or Yelp?
Yelp has the lower median latency in our checks — Wikidata responds in 585 ms versus Yelp at 319 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 Wikidata and Yelp need an API key?
Wikidata needs no key, while Yelp requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Wikidata first.
Can I call Wikidata and Yelp from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Wikidata and Yelp from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Wikidata and Yelp free for commercial use?
Wikidata has unclear commercial terms, and Yelp 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.