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Data.gov vs FEC

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIData.govHEALTHY79FECREACHABLE99
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms9311602
P95 · ms20353334
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Data.gov vs FEC: common questions

Which is more reliable, Data.gov or FEC?

On our scheduled checks, Data.gov leads on measured uptime — Data.gov at 100% 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, Data.gov or FEC?

Data.gov has the lower median latency in our checks — Data.gov responds in 931 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 Data.gov and FEC need an API key?

Data.gov needs no key, while FEC requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Data.gov first.

Can I call Data.gov and FEC from the browser?

Only FEC is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Data.gov needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Data.gov and FEC free for commercial use?

Data.gov 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.