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City, Helsinki API alternatives

Helsinki(FI) City Open Data. A free government API by hri.fi. If it doesn't fit your project, here are the 10 best free Government APIs to use instead in 2026, out of 125 in the directory.

For reference, City, Helsinki API: No API key needed · HTTPS.

  1. 1Bidledger logo

    Bidledger API

    Online · 279 ms

    Every open public tender in the European Union, rebuilt daily from the official TED data.

    • No API key needed
    • Fast: 279 ms response
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS
  2. 2Ayes and Noes logo

    Ayes and Noes API

    Online · 526 ms

    UK House of Commons MPs, parties and recorded votes.

    • No API key needed
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS
  3. 3Brazil logo

    Brazil API

    Online · 504 ms

    Community driven API for Brazil Public Data.

    • No API key needed
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS
  4. 4Election logo

    Election API

    Online · 962 ms

    Source-linked U.S. election and civic records with coverage limits.

    • No API key needed
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS
  5. 5EU VAT Rates by Commodity Code logo

    EU VAT rates mapped to CN and CPA commodity codes, all 27 member states.

    • No API key needed
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS
  6. 6India LGD Index logo

    India LGD Index API

    Online · 607 ms

    Free, keyless Indian states, districts, sub-districts and development blocks with LGD codes.

    • No API key needed
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS
  7. 7Indian Mandi Prices logo

    Indian Mandi Prices API

    Online · 549 ms

    Free, keyless daily wholesale mandi prices for 5 Indian states, sourced from data.gov.in.

    • No API key needed
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS
  8. 8MORVS logo

    MORVS API

    Online · 559 ms

    Source-linked US regulatory and public records: SEC filings, enforcement actions, recalls.

    • No API key needed
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS
  9. 9Open Government, Poland logo

    Poland Government Open Data. A free government API by Otwarte Dane.

    • No API key needed
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS
  10. 10Open Government, Portugal logo

    Portuguese open public data portal: download, share and reuse open data from the State and local authorities.

    • No API key needed
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS

City, Helsinki API vs alternatives

City, Helsinki API compared with its alternatives
APIAPI keyHTTPSCORSUptimeResponseRating
City, Helsinki logoCity, HelsinkiNoYesUnknownUp1299 msNot rated
Bidledger logoBidledgerNoYesYesUp279 msNot rated
Ayes and Noes logoAyes and NoesNoYesYesUp526 msNot rated
Brazil logoBrazilNoYesYesUp504 msNot rated
Election logoElectionNoYesYesUp962 msNot rated
EU VAT Rates by Commodity Code logoEU VAT Rates by Commodity CodeNoYesYesUp989 msNot rated
India LGD Index logoIndia LGD IndexNoYesYesUp607 msNot rated
Indian Mandi Prices logoIndian Mandi PricesNoYesYesUp549 msNot rated
MORVS logoMORVSNoYesYesUp559 msNot rated

See also: best Government APIs · all Government APIs

City, Helsinki API alternatives FAQ

What is the best free alternative to the City, Helsinki API in 2026?

The top-ranked free alternatives to the City, Helsinki API are Bidledger API, Ayes and Noes API and Brazil API, all in the Government category. Rankings combine access (API key, HTTPS, CORS), daily uptime checks and developer ratings.

Is there a City, Helsinki API alternative I can call from the browser?

Bidledger API, Ayes and Noes API and Brazil API support CORS, so front-end JavaScript can call them directly.

How many Government APIs are similar to the City, Helsinki API?

The directory lists 125 other free Government APIs. This page compares the top ones side by side.