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French Business API vs GLEIF LEI API

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

APIFrench Business APIHEALTHY95GLEIF LEI APIHEALTHY65
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms4671052
P95 · ms9752472
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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French Business API vs GLEIF LEI API: common questions

Which is more reliable, French Business API or GLEIF LEI API?

Both are neck-and-neck — French Business API and GLEIF LEI API each measure 100% 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.

Which is faster, French Business API or GLEIF LEI API?

French Business API has the lower median latency in our checks — French Business API responds in 467 ms versus GLEIF LEI API at 1052 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 French Business API and GLEIF LEI API need an API key?

GLEIF LEI API needs no key, while French Business API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for GLEIF LEI API first.

Can I call French Business API and GLEIF LEI API from the browser?

Yes — both French Business API and GLEIF LEI 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 French Business API and GLEIF LEI API free for commercial use?

French Business API has unclear commercial terms, and GLEIF LEI 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.