CompanyData.com vs Yahoo Finance Chart
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
CompanyData.com vs Yahoo Finance Chart: common questions
Which is more reliable, CompanyData.com or Yahoo Finance Chart?
On our scheduled checks, Yahoo Finance Chart leads on measured uptime — CompanyData.com at —% versus Yahoo Finance Chart 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 CompanyData.com and Yahoo Finance Chart need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — CompanyData.com is callable with no signup, and Yahoo Finance Chart is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call CompanyData.com and Yahoo Finance Chart from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call CompanyData.com and Yahoo Finance Chart from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are CompanyData.com and Yahoo Finance Chart free for commercial use?
CompanyData.com has unclear commercial terms, and Yahoo Finance Chart 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.