Bootprint vs Satellite Passes
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Bootprint vs Satellite Passes: common questions
Which is more reliable, Bootprint or Satellite Passes?
On our scheduled checks, Bootprint leads on measured uptime — Bootprint at 100% versus Satellite Passes at 99.02% 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, Bootprint or Satellite Passes?
Bootprint has the lower median latency in our checks — Bootprint responds in 66 ms versus Satellite Passes at 976 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 Satellite Passes need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Bootprint is callable with no signup, and Satellite Passes is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Bootprint and Satellite Passes from the browser?
Only Satellite Passes 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 Satellite Passes free for commercial use?
Bootprint has unclear commercial terms, and Satellite Passes 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.