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FBI Wanted vs FEC

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

APIFBI WantedNEW—FECREACHABLE—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

FBI Wanted vs FEC: common questions

Which is more reliable, FBI Wanted or FEC?

On our scheduled checks, FEC leads on measured uptime — FBI Wanted at —% versus FEC 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 FBI Wanted and FEC need an API key?

FBI Wanted needs no key, while FEC requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for FBI Wanted first.

Can I call FBI Wanted and FEC from the browser?

Yes — both FBI Wanted and FEC 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 FBI Wanted and FEC free for commercial use?

FBI Wanted has unclear commercial terms, and FEC 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.