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Bootprint vs Diffbot API

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

APIBootprintHEALTHY100Diffbot APIHEALTHY80
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms661144
P95 · ms2914885
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Bootprint vs Diffbot API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bootprint or Diffbot API?

Both are neck-and-neck — Bootprint and Diffbot API each measure 100% 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.

Which is faster, Bootprint or Diffbot API?

Bootprint has the lower median latency in our checks — Bootprint responds in 66 ms versus Diffbot API at 1144 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 Bootprint and Diffbot API need an API key?

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

Can I call Bootprint and Diffbot API from the browser?

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

Are Bootprint and Diffbot API free for commercial use?

Bootprint has unclear commercial terms, and Diffbot 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.