Pick an Agency vs TaxID
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Pick an Agency vs TaxID: common questions
Which is more reliable, Pick an Agency or TaxID?
On our scheduled checks, TaxID leads on measured uptime — Pick an Agency at 78.4% versus TaxID at 100% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, Pick an Agency or TaxID?
TaxID has the lower median latency in our checks — Pick an Agency responds in 783 ms versus TaxID at 729 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.
Do Pick an Agency and TaxID need an API key?
Pick an Agency needs no key, while TaxID requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Pick an Agency first.
Can I call Pick an Agency and TaxID from the browser?
Only Pick an Agency is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. TaxID needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Pick an Agency and TaxID free for commercial use?
Pick an Agency has unclear commercial terms, and TaxID 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.