City, New York Open Data vs FEC
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
City, New York Open Data vs FEC: common questions
Which is more reliable, City, New York Open Data or FEC?
On our scheduled checks, FEC leads on measured uptime — City, New York Open Data 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 City, New York Open Data and FEC need an API key?
City, New York Open Data needs no key, while FEC requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for City, New York Open Data first.
Can I call City, New York Open Data and FEC from the browser?
Yes — both City, New York Open Data and FEC 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 City, New York Open Data and FEC free for commercial use?
City, New York Open Data 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.