OpenMercantil vs Brazil
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
OpenMercantil vs Brazil: common questions
Which is more reliable, OpenMercantil or Brazil?
On our scheduled checks, Brazil leads on measured uptime — OpenMercantil at —% versus Brazil 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 OpenMercantil and Brazil need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — OpenMercantil is callable with no signup, and Brazil is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call OpenMercantil and Brazil from the browser?
Yes — both OpenMercantil and Brazil send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are OpenMercantil and Brazil free for commercial use?
OpenMercantil has unclear commercial terms, and Brazil 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.