Fed Treasury vs Tax Data
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Fed Treasury vs Tax Data: common questions
Which is more reliable, Fed Treasury or Tax Data?
Both are neck-and-neck — Fed Treasury and Tax Data each measure 0.0% 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.
Do Fed Treasury and Tax Data need an API key?
Fed Treasury needs no key, while Tax Data requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Fed Treasury first.
Can I call Fed Treasury and Tax Data from the browser?
Only Tax Data is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Fed Treasury needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Fed Treasury and Tax Data free for commercial use?
Fed Treasury allows commercial use on its free tier, and Tax Data 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.