Data USA vs FBI Wanted
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Data USA vs FBI Wanted: common questions
Which is more reliable, Data USA or FBI Wanted?
On our scheduled checks, Data USA leads on measured uptime — Data USA at 100% versus FBI Wanted at 94.1% 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 USA or FBI Wanted?
FBI Wanted has the lower median latency in our checks — Data USA responds in 433 ms versus FBI Wanted at 378 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 USA and FBI Wanted need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Data USA is callable with no signup, and FBI Wanted is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Data USA and FBI Wanted from the browser?
Yes — both Data USA and FBI Wanted 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 Data USA and FBI Wanted free for commercial use?
Data USA has unclear commercial terms, and FBI Wanted 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.