GLEIF LEI API vs Octoparse Cloud

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms10521422
P95 · ms24722882
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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GLEIF LEI API vs Octoparse Cloud: common questions

Which is more reliable, GLEIF LEI API or Octoparse Cloud?

Both are neck-and-neck — GLEIF LEI API and Octoparse Cloud 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, GLEIF LEI API or Octoparse Cloud?

GLEIF LEI API has the lower median latency in our checks — GLEIF LEI API responds in 1052 ms versus Octoparse Cloud at 1422 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 GLEIF LEI API and Octoparse Cloud need an API key?

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

Can I call GLEIF LEI API and Octoparse Cloud from the browser?

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

Are GLEIF LEI API and Octoparse Cloud free for commercial use?

GLEIF LEI API has unclear commercial terms, and Octoparse Cloud 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.