FastDOL vs FBI Wanted
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
FastDOL vs FBI Wanted: common questions
Which is more reliable, FastDOL or FBI Wanted?
On our scheduled checks, FastDOL leads on measured uptime — FastDOL 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, FastDOL or FBI Wanted?
FBI Wanted has the lower median latency in our checks — FastDOL responds in 680 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 FastDOL and FBI Wanted need an API key?
FBI Wanted needs no key, while FastDOL requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for FBI Wanted first.
Can I call FastDOL and FBI Wanted from the browser?
Only FBI Wanted is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. FastDOL needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are FastDOL and FBI Wanted free for commercial use?
FastDOL 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.