Brazil vs EPA
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Brazil vs EPA: common questions
Which is more reliable, Brazil or EPA?
On our scheduled checks, Brazil leads on measured uptime — Brazil at 100% versus EPA at 54.9% 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 or EPA?
Brazil has the lower median latency in our checks — Brazil responds in 122 ms versus EPA at 3150 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 and EPA need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Brazil is callable with no signup, and EPA is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Brazil and EPA from the browser?
Yes — both Brazil and EPA send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are Brazil and EPA free for commercial use?
Brazil has unclear commercial terms, and EPA 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.