Apify vs French Business API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Apify vs French Business API: common questions
Which is more reliable, Apify or French Business API?
On our scheduled checks, French Business API leads on measured uptime — Apify at —% versus French Business API at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do Apify and French Business API need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Apify uses an API key and French Business API uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call Apify and French Business API from the browser?
Only French Business API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Apify needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Apify and French Business API free for commercial use?
Apify has unclear commercial terms, and French Business API 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.