Colorado Information Marketplace vs FEC
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Colorado Information Marketplace vs FEC: common questions
Which is more reliable, Colorado Information Marketplace or FEC?
On our scheduled checks, FEC leads on measured uptime — Colorado Information Marketplace at 98.0% versus FEC at 99.02% 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, Colorado Information Marketplace or FEC?
Colorado Information Marketplace has the lower median latency in our checks — Colorado Information Marketplace responds in 1241 ms versus FEC at 1602 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 Colorado Information Marketplace and FEC need an API key?
Colorado Information Marketplace needs no key, while FEC requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Colorado Information Marketplace first.
Can I call Colorado Information Marketplace and FEC from the browser?
Yes — both Colorado Information Marketplace 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 Colorado Information Marketplace and FEC free for commercial use?
Colorado Information Marketplace 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.