EPA vs FBI Wanted
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
EPA vs FBI Wanted: common questions
Which is more reliable, EPA or FBI Wanted?
On our scheduled checks, FBI Wanted leads on measured uptime — EPA at 54.9% 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, EPA or FBI Wanted?
FBI Wanted has the lower median latency in our checks — EPA responds in 3150 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 EPA and FBI Wanted need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — EPA 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 EPA and FBI Wanted from the browser?
Yes — both EPA 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 EPA and FBI Wanted free for commercial use?
EPA 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.