FBI Wanted vs REG-Vault
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
FBI Wanted vs REG-Vault: common questions
Which is more reliable, FBI Wanted or REG-Vault?
On our scheduled checks, FBI Wanted leads on measured uptime — FBI Wanted at 94.1% versus REG-Vault at 93.1% 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, FBI Wanted or REG-Vault?
REG-Vault has the lower median latency in our checks — FBI Wanted responds in 378 ms versus REG-Vault at 260 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 FBI Wanted and REG-Vault need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — FBI Wanted is callable with no signup, and REG-Vault is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call FBI Wanted and REG-Vault from the browser?
Yes — both FBI Wanted and REG-Vault 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 REG-Vault free for commercial use?
FBI Wanted has unclear commercial terms, and REG-Vault 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.