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Pick an Agency vs TaxID

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

APIPick an AgencyNEW—TaxIDNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

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 —% versus TaxID 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 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.