OpenCorporates vs Parking St.Gallen
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
OpenCorporates vs Parking St.Gallen: common questions
Which is more reliable, OpenCorporates or Parking St.Gallen?
On our scheduled checks, Parking St.Gallen leads on measured uptime — OpenCorporates at —% versus Parking St.Gallen 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 OpenCorporates and Parking St.Gallen need an API key?
Parking St.Gallen needs no key, while OpenCorporates requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Parking St.Gallen first.
Can I call OpenCorporates and Parking St.Gallen from the browser?
Only Parking St.Gallen 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 OpenCorporates and Parking St.Gallen free for commercial use?
OpenCorporates has unclear commercial terms, and Parking St.Gallen 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.