New York Times vs OpenCorporates
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
New York Times vs OpenCorporates: common questions
Which is more reliable, New York Times or OpenCorporates?
Both are neck-and-neck — New York Times and OpenCorporates each measure 0.0% 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.
Do New York Times and OpenCorporates need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — New York Times uses an API key and OpenCorporates 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 New York Times and OpenCorporates from the browser?
Only New York Times is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. OpenCorporates needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are New York Times and OpenCorporates free for commercial use?
New York Times has unclear commercial terms, and OpenCorporates 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.