Florida Man vs OpenCorporates
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Florida Man vs OpenCorporates: common questions
Which is more reliable, Florida Man or OpenCorporates?
On our scheduled checks, OpenCorporates leads on measured uptime — Florida Man at —% versus OpenCorporates 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 Florida Man and OpenCorporates need an API key?
Florida Man needs no key, while OpenCorporates requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Florida Man first.
Can I call Florida Man and OpenCorporates from the browser?
Only Florida Man is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. OpenCorporates needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Florida Man and OpenCorporates free for commercial use?
Florida Man allows commercial use on its free tier, and OpenCorporates 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.