Tax Data vs TaxID
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Tax Data vs TaxID: common questions
Which is more reliable, Tax Data or TaxID?
On our scheduled checks, TaxID leads on measured uptime — Tax Data 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 Tax Data and TaxID need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Tax Data uses an API key and TaxID uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call Tax Data and TaxID from the browser?
Only Tax Data 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 Tax Data and TaxID free for commercial use?
Tax Data 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.