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Browshot vs Poptin API

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

APIBrowshotDEAD0Poptin APIREACHABLE100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%100%
Uptime · 30d0.0%100%
P50 · ms—698
P95 · ms—1705
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublished120 req/window · 119 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-10-04
operationalpartialdownno data

Browshot vs Poptin API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Browshot or Poptin API?

On our scheduled checks, Poptin API leads on measured uptime — Browshot at 0.0% versus Poptin 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.

Do Browshot and Poptin API need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Browshot uses an API key and Poptin 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 Browshot and Poptin API from the browser?

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

Are Browshot and Poptin API free for commercial use?

Browshot has unclear commercial terms, and Poptin 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.