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CloudConvert vs SampleAPIs

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

APICloudConvertHEALTHY98SampleAPIsHEALTHY95
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.44%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms142347
P95 · ms8031747
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished5000 req/window · 3876 remaining · resets 1783516346
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

CloudConvert vs SampleAPIs: common questions

Which is more reliable, CloudConvert or SampleAPIs?

On our scheduled checks, CloudConvert leads on measured uptime — CloudConvert at 100% versus SampleAPIs at 99.44% 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, CloudConvert or SampleAPIs?

CloudConvert has the lower median latency in our checks — CloudConvert responds in 142 ms versus SampleAPIs at 347 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 CloudConvert and SampleAPIs need an API key?

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

Can I call CloudConvert and SampleAPIs from the browser?

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

Are CloudConvert and SampleAPIs free for commercial use?

CloudConvert has unclear commercial terms, and SampleAPIs 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.