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BdAPIs vs Smappee API

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIBdAPIsHEALTHY87Smappee APIHEALTHY92
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d94.4%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms683516
P95 · ms14071644
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree, no API keyFree tier — API key required
Rate limit100 req/window · 98 remaining · resets 324Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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BdAPIs vs Smappee API: common questions

Which is more reliable, BdAPIs or Smappee API?

On our scheduled checks, Smappee API leads on measured uptime — BdAPIs at 94.4% versus Smappee API at 100% 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, BdAPIs or Smappee API?

Smappee API has the lower median latency in our checks — BdAPIs responds in 683 ms versus Smappee API at 516 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 BdAPIs and Smappee API need an API key?

BdAPIs needs no key, while Smappee API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for BdAPIs first.

Can I call BdAPIs and Smappee API from the browser?

Only BdAPIs is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Smappee API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are BdAPIs and Smappee API free for commercial use?

BdAPIs 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.