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 —% versus FBI Wanted at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
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.