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Binlist vs BriefTape

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

APIBinlistNEW—BriefTapeNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no key (requires 'Accept-Version: 3' header)Free tier — API key required
Rate limitRate limited for unauthenticated use; exact limit unpublished10000 req/window · 9381 remaining · resets 1783555200
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Binlist vs BriefTape: common questions

Which is more reliable, Binlist or BriefTape?

On our scheduled checks, BriefTape leads on measured uptime — Binlist 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 Binlist and BriefTape need an API key?

Binlist needs no key, while BriefTape requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Binlist first.

Can I call Binlist and BriefTape from the browser?

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

Are Binlist and BriefTape free for commercial use?

Binlist 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.