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French Business API vs Wikidata

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

APIFrench Business APIHEALTHY95WikidataHEALTHY90
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms467585
P95 · ms9753283
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
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 Wikidata: common questions

Which is more reliable, French Business API or Wikidata?

Both are neck-and-neck — French Business API and Wikidata 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 Wikidata?

French Business API has the lower median latency in our checks — French Business API responds in 467 ms versus Wikidata at 585 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 Wikidata need an API key?

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

Can I call French Business API and Wikidata from the browser?

Only French Business API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Wikidata needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are French Business API and Wikidata free for commercial use?

French Business API has unclear commercial terms, and Wikidata 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.