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Bureau of Labor Statistics Public Data API vs GLEIF LEI API

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

APIBureau of Labor Statistics Public Data APIHEALTHY91GLEIF LEI APIHEALTHY65
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d96.1%100%
Uptime · 30d93.3%100%
P50 · ms5161052
P95 · ms13542472
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Bureau of Labor Statistics Public Data API vs GLEIF LEI API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bureau of Labor Statistics Public Data API or GLEIF LEI API?

On our scheduled checks, GLEIF LEI API leads on measured uptime — Bureau of Labor Statistics Public Data API at 96.1% versus GLEIF LEI API at 100% 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, Bureau of Labor Statistics Public Data API or GLEIF LEI API?

Bureau of Labor Statistics Public Data API has the lower median latency in our checks — Bureau of Labor Statistics Public Data API responds in 516 ms versus GLEIF LEI API at 1052 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 Bureau of Labor Statistics Public Data API and GLEIF LEI API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Bureau of Labor Statistics Public Data API is callable with no signup, and GLEIF LEI API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Bureau of Labor Statistics Public Data API and GLEIF LEI API from the browser?

Only GLEIF LEI API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Bureau of Labor Statistics Public Data API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Bureau of Labor Statistics Public Data API and GLEIF LEI API free for commercial use?

Bureau of Labor Statistics Public Data API has unclear commercial terms, and GLEIF LEI API 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.