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GLEIF LEI API vs OWASP API Security Project

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

APIGLEIF LEI APIHEALTHY69OWASP API Security ProjectDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%55.6%
Uptime · 30d100%0.0%
P50 · ms620176
P95 · ms24721646
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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GLEIF LEI API vs OWASP API Security Project: common questions

Which is more reliable, GLEIF LEI API or OWASP API Security Project?

On our scheduled checks, GLEIF LEI API leads on measured uptime — GLEIF LEI API at 100% versus OWASP API Security Project at 55.6% 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, GLEIF LEI API or OWASP API Security Project?

OWASP API Security Project has the lower median latency in our checks — GLEIF LEI API responds in 620 ms versus OWASP API Security Project at 176 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 OWASP API Security Project need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — GLEIF LEI API is callable with no signup, and OWASP API Security Project is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call GLEIF LEI API and OWASP API Security Project from the browser?

Yes — both GLEIF LEI API and OWASP API Security Project 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 GLEIF LEI API and OWASP API Security Project free for commercial use?

GLEIF LEI API has unclear commercial terms, and OWASP API Security Project 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.