Frankfurter vs Pick an Agency
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Frankfurter vs Pick an Agency: common questions
Which is more reliable, Frankfurter or Pick an Agency?
On our scheduled checks, Frankfurter leads on measured uptime — Frankfurter at 88.2% versus Pick an Agency at 78.4% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, Frankfurter or Pick an Agency?
Frankfurter has the lower median latency in our checks — Frankfurter responds in 370 ms versus Pick an Agency at 783 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.
Do Frankfurter and Pick an Agency need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Frankfurter is callable with no signup, and Pick an Agency is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Frankfurter and Pick an Agency from the browser?
Yes — both Frankfurter and Pick an Agency 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 Frankfurter and Pick an Agency free for commercial use?
Frankfurter allows commercial use on its free tier, and Pick an Agency 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.