Acoustid API vs Screenshotbase
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Acoustid API vs Screenshotbase: common questions
Which is more reliable, Acoustid API or Screenshotbase?
Both are neck-and-neck — Acoustid API and Screenshotbase each measure 0.0% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Do Acoustid API and Screenshotbase need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Acoustid API uses an API key and Screenshotbase 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 Acoustid API and Screenshotbase from the browser?
Yes — both Acoustid API and Screenshotbase send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are Acoustid API and Screenshotbase free for commercial use?
Acoustid API has unclear commercial terms, and Screenshotbase 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.