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OpenMercantil vs PermisAPI

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

APIOpenMercantilNEW—PermisAPINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — anonymous, no keyFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limit60 req/min, 200 req/day per IP (anonymous)Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

OpenMercantil vs PermisAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, OpenMercantil or PermisAPI?

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

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

Can I call OpenMercantil and PermisAPI from the browser?

Only OpenMercantil is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. PermisAPI needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are OpenMercantil and PermisAPI free for commercial use?

OpenMercantil has unclear commercial terms, and PermisAPI 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.