Currents vs GLEIF LEI API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Currents vs GLEIF LEI API: common questions
Which is more reliable, Currents or GLEIF LEI API?
Both are neck-and-neck — Currents and GLEIF LEI API each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, Currents or GLEIF LEI API?
Currents has the lower median latency in our checks — Currents responds in 586 ms versus GLEIF LEI API at 1052 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 Currents and GLEIF LEI API need an API key?
GLEIF LEI API needs no key, while Currents requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for GLEIF LEI API first.
Can I call Currents and GLEIF LEI API from the browser?
Only GLEIF LEI API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Currents needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Currents and GLEIF LEI API free for commercial use?
Currents has unclear commercial terms, and GLEIF LEI 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.