Contratero API alternatives
Spanish public tenders and awards from the official PLACSP platform, updated hourly. If it doesn't fit your project, here are the 10 best free Government APIs to use instead in 2026, out of 136 in the directory.
For reference, Contratero API: 100% uptime (30 days) · HTTPS.
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EU VAT Rates by Commodity Code API
Online · 440 msEU VAT rates mapped to CN and CPA commodity codes, all 27 member states.
- No API key needed
- 100% uptime (30 days)
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS - 2
MORVS API
Online · 1121 msSource-linked US regulatory and public records: SEC filings, enforcement actions, recalls.
- No API key needed
- 100% uptime (30 days)
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS - 3
nu:legal Deutsches Recht API
Online · 613 msGerman federal and state statutes and 640,000 court decisions as JSON, with citation links.
- No API key needed
- 100% uptime (30 days)
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS - 4
Tollmint API
Online · 1163 msAdvertising, subscription, AI-disclosure and accessibility rules across the US, EU and UK.
- No API key needed
- 100% uptime (30 days)
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS - 5
US Per Diem API
Online · 660 msGSA lodging and M&IE per diem rates for US cities by ZIP, state and fiscal year.
- No API key needed
- 100% uptime (30 days)
- Returns JSON at its URL
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
No authHTTPSCORS - 6

Veridion API
Online · 892 msUS congressional stock-trade disclosures and the President's OGE reports, linked to each filing.
- No API key needed
- 100% uptime (30 days)
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS - 7
Vett API
Online · 681 msScreen names & companies against OFAC, PEP, watchlists & recalls.
- No API key needed
- 100% uptime (30 days)
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS - 8
VotePredictor API
Online · 705 msUS election forecasts, congressional voting records and forecaster accuracy ratings.
- No API key needed
- 100% uptime (30 days)
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS - 9
ShelfWatch CPSC Recalls API
Online · 666 msUS CPSC product recall notices, filterable by product category; no key required.
- No API key needed
- 100% uptime (30 days)
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS - 10

Ayes and Noes API
Online · 1641 msUK House of Commons MPs, parties and recorded votes.
- No API key needed
- 100% uptime (30 days)
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS
Contratero API vs alternatives
| API | API key | HTTPS | CORS | Uptime | Response | Rating |
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| Required | Yes | No | 100% | 1930 ms | Not rated | |
| No | Yes | Yes | 100% | 440 ms | Not rated | |
| No | Yes | Yes | 100% | 1121 ms | Not rated | |
| No | Yes | Yes | 100% | 613 ms | Not rated | |
| No | Yes | Yes | 100% | 1163 ms | Not rated | |
| US Per Diem | No | Yes | Yes | 100% | 660 ms | Not rated |
| No | Yes | Yes | 100% | 892 ms | Not rated | |
| No | Yes | Yes | 100% | 681 ms | Not rated | |
| No | Yes | Yes | 100% | 705 ms | Not rated |
See also: best Government APIs · all Government APIs
Contratero API alternatives FAQ
What is the best free alternative to the Contratero API in 2026?
The top-ranked free alternatives to the Contratero API are EU VAT Rates by Commodity Code API, MORVS API and nu:legal Deutsches Recht API, all in the Government category. Rankings combine access (API key, HTTPS, CORS), daily uptime checks and developer ratings.
Is there a Contratero API alternative that doesn't need an API key?
Yes: EU VAT Rates by Commodity Code API, MORVS API and nu:legal Deutsches Recht API work without an API key, unlike the Contratero API, which uses apiKey authentication.
Is there a Contratero API alternative I can call from the browser?
EU VAT Rates by Commodity Code API, MORVS API and nu:legal Deutsches Recht API support CORS, so front-end JavaScript can call them directly.
How many Government APIs are similar to the Contratero API?
The directory lists 121 other free Government APIs. This page compares the top ones side by side.