French Business API vs Photon API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
French Business API vs Photon API: common questions
Which is more reliable, French Business API or Photon API?
On our scheduled checks, French Business API leads on measured uptime — French Business API at 100% versus Photon API at 99.02% 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 Photon API?
French Business API has the lower median latency in our checks — French Business API responds in 467 ms versus Photon API at 710 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 Photon API need an API key?
Photon API needs no key, while French Business API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Photon API first.
Can I call French Business API and Photon API from the browser?
Yes — both French Business API and Photon 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 Photon API free for commercial use?
French Business API has unclear commercial terms, and Photon 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.