Wikipedia REST vs Yelp
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Wikipedia REST vs Yelp: common questions
Which is more reliable, Wikipedia REST or Yelp?
Both are neck-and-neck — Wikipedia REST 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, Wikipedia REST or Yelp?
Wikipedia REST has the lower median latency in our checks — Wikipedia REST responds in 98 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 Wikipedia REST and Yelp need an API key?
Wikipedia REST needs no key, while Yelp requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Wikipedia REST first.
Can I call Wikipedia REST and Yelp from the browser?
Only Wikipedia REST is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Yelp needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Wikipedia REST and Yelp free for commercial use?
Wikipedia REST allows commercial use on its free tier, 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.