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FinFeedAPI vs Plaid API

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

APIFinFeedAPIDEAD0Plaid APIHEALTHY96
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%100%
Uptime · 30d0.0%100%
P50 · ms—359
P95 · ms—874
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

FinFeedAPI vs Plaid API: common questions

Which is more reliable, FinFeedAPI or Plaid API?

On our scheduled checks, Plaid API leads on measured uptime — FinFeedAPI at 0.0% versus Plaid API at 100% 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 FinFeedAPI and Plaid API need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — FinFeedAPI uses an API key and Plaid API 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 FinFeedAPI and Plaid API from the browser?

Yes — both FinFeedAPI and Plaid API 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 FinFeedAPI and Plaid API free for commercial use?

FinFeedAPI has unclear commercial terms, and Plaid API 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.