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