APIClaw vs SampleAPIs
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
APIClaw vs SampleAPIs: common questions
Which is more reliable, APIClaw or SampleAPIs?
On our scheduled checks, APIClaw leads on measured uptime — APIClaw at 100% versus SampleAPIs at 99.44% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, APIClaw or SampleAPIs?
SampleAPIs has the lower median latency in our checks — APIClaw responds in 661 ms versus SampleAPIs at 398 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.
Do APIClaw and SampleAPIs need an API key?
SampleAPIs needs no key, while APIClaw requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for SampleAPIs first.
Can I call APIClaw and SampleAPIs from the browser?
Yes — both APIClaw and SampleAPIs 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 APIClaw and SampleAPIs free for commercial use?
APIClaw has unclear commercial terms, and SampleAPIs 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.