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Brazil Receita WS vs FEC

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

APIBrazil Receita WSNEW—FECREACHABLE—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limit3 req/window · 2 remainingUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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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 —% versus FEC 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 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.