French Business API vs openAFRICA
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
French Business API vs openAFRICA: common questions
Which is more reliable, French Business API or openAFRICA?
On our scheduled checks, French Business API leads on measured uptime — French Business API at 100% versus openAFRICA at 1.0% 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, French Business API or openAFRICA?
openAFRICA has the lower median latency in our checks — French Business API responds in 467 ms versus openAFRICA at 177 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 openAFRICA need an API key?
openAFRICA needs no key, while French Business API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for openAFRICA first.
Can I call French Business API and openAFRICA from the browser?
Only French Business API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. openAFRICA needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are French Business API and openAFRICA free for commercial use?
French Business API has unclear commercial terms, and openAFRICA 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.