OkSurf vs OpenCorporates
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
OkSurf vs OpenCorporates: common questions
Which is more reliable, OkSurf or OpenCorporates?
On our scheduled checks, OpenCorporates leads on measured uptime — OkSurf at —% versus OpenCorporates 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 OkSurf and OpenCorporates need an API key?
OkSurf needs no key, while OpenCorporates requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for OkSurf first.
Can I call OkSurf and OpenCorporates from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call OkSurf and OpenCorporates from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are OkSurf and OpenCorporates free for commercial use?
OkSurf 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.