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Banking API vs BriefTape

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIBanking APINEW—BriefTapeNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublished10000 req/window · 9381 remaining · resets 1783555200
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Banking API vs BriefTape: common questions

Which is more reliable, Banking API or BriefTape?

On our scheduled checks, BriefTape leads on measured uptime — Banking API at —% versus BriefTape 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 Banking API and BriefTape need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Banking API uses an API key and BriefTape 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 Banking API and BriefTape from the browser?

Only BriefTape is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Banking API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Banking API and BriefTape free for commercial use?

Banking API has unclear commercial terms, and BriefTape 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.