Apiverket vs OpenMercantil
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Apiverket vs OpenMercantil: common questions
Which is more reliable, Apiverket or OpenMercantil?
On our scheduled checks, Apiverket leads on measured uptime — Apiverket at 100% versus OpenMercantil at 93.1% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, Apiverket or OpenMercantil?
OpenMercantil has the lower median latency in our checks — Apiverket responds in 444 ms versus OpenMercantil at 116 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 Apiverket and OpenMercantil need an API key?
OpenMercantil needs no key, while Apiverket requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for OpenMercantil first.
Can I call Apiverket and OpenMercantil from the browser?
Yes — both Apiverket and OpenMercantil send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are Apiverket and OpenMercantil free for commercial use?
Apiverket has unclear commercial terms, and OpenMercantil 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.