TaxID vs World Trading Data
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
TaxID vs World Trading Data: common questions
Which is more reliable, TaxID or World Trading Data?
On our scheduled checks, World Trading Data leads on measured uptime — TaxID at —% versus World Trading Data 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 TaxID and World Trading Data need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — TaxID uses an API key and World Trading Data 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 TaxID and World Trading Data from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call TaxID and World Trading Data from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are TaxID and World Trading Data free for commercial use?
TaxID has unclear commercial terms, and World Trading Data 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.