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Binlist vs Pick an Agency

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

APIBinlistNEW—Pick an AgencyNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no key (requires 'Accept-Version: 3' header)Free — limits not published
Rate limitRate limited for unauthenticated use; exact limit unpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Binlist vs Pick an Agency: common questions

Which is more reliable, Binlist or Pick an Agency?

On our scheduled checks, Pick an Agency leads on measured uptime — Binlist at —% versus Pick an Agency 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 Pick an Agency need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Binlist is callable with no signup, and Pick an Agency is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Binlist and Pick an Agency from the browser?

Only Pick an Agency 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 Pick an Agency free for commercial use?

Binlist has unclear commercial terms, and Pick an Agency 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.