shipapis
StarSubmit an APISubmit API

FEC vs PermisAPI

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

APIFECREACHABLE—PermisAPINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

FEC vs PermisAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, FEC or PermisAPI?

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

Both ask you to authenticate — FEC uses an API key and PermisAPI uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call FEC and PermisAPI from the browser?

Only FEC is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. PermisAPI needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are FEC and PermisAPI free for commercial use?

FEC has unclear commercial terms, and PermisAPI 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.