Complete Criminal Checks vs Portscan
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Complete Criminal Checks vs Portscan: common questions
Which is more reliable, Complete Criminal Checks or Portscan?
On our scheduled checks, Portscan leads on measured uptime — Complete Criminal Checks at —% versus Portscan 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 Complete Criminal Checks and Portscan need an API key?
Portscan needs no key, while Complete Criminal Checks requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Portscan first.
Can I call Complete Criminal Checks and Portscan from the browser?
Yes — both Complete Criminal Checks and Portscan 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 Complete Criminal Checks and Portscan free for commercial use?
Complete Criminal Checks has unclear commercial terms, and Portscan 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.