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?
Both are neck-and-neck — FEC and Federal Register each measure 99.44% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, FEC or Federal Register?
Federal Register has the lower median latency in our checks — FEC responds in 960 ms versus Federal Register at 251 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 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.