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