Improving API Call Speed with Multiple HTTP Columns

·Jul 24, 2025 06:03 PM·

If I have an api that I am calling that isnt rate limited would calling it with two http columns each handling half the rows be faster than a single http column?

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Clay
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Yes, using two HTTP columns to split the workload would likely be faster than a single column. Our platform supports parallel processing, which can enhance performance by processing multiple records simultaneously. This approach allows both columns to run concurrently, effectively doubling your processing capacity when the API isn't rate limited.
Source: What is Bulk Application Programming Interface? | Clay
Owen E.
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Is there a person that can confirm this? Thanks!
Muhammad S.
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yes sir
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Muhammad S.
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water flowing from two pipes will fill a tank faster as compared to 1
Owen E.
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awesome just wanted to make sure it wasnt limited based on table or something like that
Stefano
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Hi Owen, if you are not rate limit then using two HTTP API calls should make it faster!
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Clay
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Yes, using two HTTP columns to split the workload would likely be faster than a single column. Our platform supports parallel processing, which can enhance performance by processing multiple records simultaneously. This approach allows both columns to run concurrently, effectively doubling your processing capacity when the API isn't rate limited.
Source: What is Bulk Application Programming Interface? | Clay
Owen E.
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Is there a person that can confirm this? Thanks!
Muhammad S.
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yes sir
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Muhammad S.
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water flowing from two pipes will fill a tank faster as compared to 1
Owen E.
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awesome just wanted to make sure it wasnt limited based on table or something like that
Stefano
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Hi Owen, if you are not rate limit then using two HTTP API calls should make it faster!
👍1