French Business API vs Stytch
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
French Business API vs Stytch: common questions
Which is more reliable, French Business API or Stytch?
On our scheduled checks, Stytch leads on measured uptime — French Business API at —% versus Stytch 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 French Business API and Stytch need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — French Business API uses an API key and Stytch uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call French Business API and Stytch from the browser?
Only French Business API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Stytch needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are French Business API and Stytch free for commercial use?
French Business API has unclear commercial terms, and Stytch 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.