Finnhub vs paralelo.bo

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished (60s cache stated)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Finnhub vs paralelo.bo: common questions

Which is more reliable, Finnhub or paralelo.bo?

On our scheduled checks, paralelo.bo leads on measured uptime — Finnhub at —% versus paralelo.bo 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 Finnhub and paralelo.bo need an API key?

paralelo.bo needs no key, while Finnhub requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for paralelo.bo first.

Can I call Finnhub and paralelo.bo from the browser?

Yes — both Finnhub and paralelo.bo 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 Finnhub and paralelo.bo free for commercial use?

Finnhub has unclear commercial terms, and paralelo.bo 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.