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Factual API

Factual provides a platform for developers to share, mash, and build applications on open data. Data sets are available across multiple subject areas, including local, sports, finance, and entertainment. The data sets allow for users to add data and supports complete transparency of and advanced filters on all user added data. The API is currently free of charge.

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Factual: Highlights

Summary
Open Data for sharing and reference tools
Category
Database
Tags
Protocols
REST
Data Formats
JSON
API home
http://wiki.developer.factual.com/w/page/1229 ... 

Factual: Specifications

Functionality

Client Install Required
No  
Service Endpoint
http://api.v3.factual.com

Signup and Licensing

Signup Requirements
Account with service, API Key  
Developer Key Required
Yes  
Account Required
Yes  
Commercial Licensing
Yes, with agreement. Can contact through factual_developers@googlegroups.com  
Provider
www.factual.com  
Non-Commercial Lic.
Yes  
Data Licensing
 
Usage Fees
 
Program Fees
 
Certification Program
 
Usage Limits
 
Terms of Service
www.factual.com/tos 

Security

Authentication Model
API Key, OAuth 
SSL Support
No 
Read-only Without Login
No 

Support

Vendor API Kits
 
Community API Kits
 
API Blog
blog.factual.com/ 
Site Blog
 
API Forum
groups.google.com/group/factual_developers?hl=en 
Developer Support
wiki.developer.factual.com/ 
Console URL
 

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