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OpenCorporates vs Warnely

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

APIOpenCorporatesNEW—WarnelyNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished100 req/window · 99 remaining · resets 60
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

OpenCorporates vs Warnely: common questions

Which is more reliable, OpenCorporates or Warnely?

On our scheduled checks, Warnely leads on measured uptime — OpenCorporates at —% versus Warnely 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 Warnely need an API key?

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

Can I call OpenCorporates and Warnely from the browser?

Only Warnely 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 Warnely free for commercial use?

OpenCorporates has unclear commercial terms, and Warnely 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.