Brazil Receita WS vs FEC
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Brazil Receita WS vs FEC: common questions
Which is more reliable, Brazil Receita WS or FEC?
On our scheduled checks, FEC leads on measured uptime — Brazil Receita WS at 70.6% versus FEC at 99.02% 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, Brazil Receita WS or FEC?
Brazil Receita WS has the lower median latency in our checks — Brazil Receita WS responds in 539 ms versus FEC at 1602 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 Brazil Receita WS and FEC need an API key?
Brazil Receita WS needs no key, while FEC requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Brazil Receita WS first.
Can I call Brazil Receita WS and FEC from the browser?
Only FEC is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Brazil Receita WS needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Brazil Receita WS and FEC free for commercial use?
Brazil Receita WS has unclear commercial terms, and FEC 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.