MobileAPI vs VerifyEd
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
MobileAPI vs VerifyEd: common questions
Which is more reliable, MobileAPI or VerifyEd?
On our scheduled checks, VerifyEd leads on measured uptime — MobileAPI at —% versus VerifyEd 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 MobileAPI and VerifyEd need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — MobileAPI uses an API key and VerifyEd 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 MobileAPI and VerifyEd from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call MobileAPI and VerifyEd from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are MobileAPI and VerifyEd free for commercial use?
MobileAPI has unclear commercial terms, and VerifyEd 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.