FEC vs Federal Register
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
FEC vs Federal Register: common questions
Which is more reliable, FEC or Federal Register?
On our scheduled checks, Federal Register leads on measured uptime — FEC at —% versus Federal Register 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 FEC and Federal Register need an API key?
Federal Register needs no key, while FEC requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Federal Register first.
Can I call FEC and Federal Register from the browser?
Yes — both FEC and Federal Register 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 FEC and Federal Register free for commercial use?
FEC has unclear commercial terms, and Federal Register allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.