CIE-10 API vs F1 API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
CIE-10 API vs F1 API: common questions
Which is more reliable, CIE-10 API or F1 API?
On our scheduled checks, F1 API leads on measured uptime — CIE-10 API at —% versus F1 API 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 CIE-10 API and F1 API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — CIE-10 API is callable with no signup, and F1 API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call CIE-10 API and F1 API from the browser?
Yes — both CIE-10 API and F1 API 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 CIE-10 API and F1 API free for commercial use?
CIE-10 API has unclear commercial terms, and F1 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.