EPA vs Recherche Entreprises
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
EPA vs Recherche Entreprises: common questions
Which is more reliable, EPA or Recherche Entreprises?
On our scheduled checks, Recherche Entreprises leads on measured uptime — EPA at 54.9% versus Recherche Entreprises at 83.3% 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 Recherche Entreprises?
Recherche Entreprises has the lower median latency in our checks — EPA responds in 3150 ms versus Recherche Entreprises at 1050 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 Recherche Entreprises need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — EPA is callable with no signup, and Recherche Entreprises is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call EPA and Recherche Entreprises from the browser?
Yes — both EPA and Recherche Entreprises 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 Recherche Entreprises free for commercial use?
EPA has unclear commercial terms, and Recherche Entreprises 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.