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IBANforge vs Mboum API

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

APIIBANforgeNEW—Mboum APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tier200 requests/month with a free API key; /v1/demo and /health are keylessFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublished (200/month free quota)Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IBANforge vs Mboum API: common questions

Which is more reliable, IBANforge or Mboum API?

On our scheduled checks, Mboum API leads on measured uptime — IBANforge at —% versus Mboum API 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 IBANforge and Mboum API need an API key?

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

Can I call IBANforge and Mboum API from the browser?

Yes — both IBANforge and Mboum 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 IBANforge and Mboum API free for commercial use?

IBANforge has unclear commercial terms, and Mboum 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.