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Eden vs ValidEU API

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

APIEdenREACHABLE100ValidEU APIHEALTHY97
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms475273
P95 · ms926786
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Eden vs ValidEU API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Eden or ValidEU API?

Both are neck-and-neck — Eden and ValidEU 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, Eden or ValidEU API?

ValidEU API has the lower median latency in our checks — Eden responds in 475 ms versus ValidEU API at 273 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 Eden and ValidEU API need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Eden uses an API key and ValidEU API uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call Eden and ValidEU API from the browser?

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

Are Eden and ValidEU API free for commercial use?

Eden has unclear commercial terms, and ValidEU 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.