Bootprint vs JPL Close Approach
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Bootprint vs JPL Close Approach: common questions
Which is more reliable, Bootprint or JPL Close Approach?
On our scheduled checks, JPL Close Approach leads on measured uptime — Bootprint at —% versus JPL Close Approach 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 Bootprint and JPL Close Approach need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Bootprint is callable with no signup, and JPL Close Approach is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Bootprint and JPL Close Approach from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Bootprint and JPL Close Approach from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Bootprint and JPL Close Approach free for commercial use?
Bootprint has unclear commercial terms, and JPL Close Approach 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.