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Cutt.ly vs SnapAPI

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

APICutt.lyNEW—SnapAPINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Cutt.ly vs SnapAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Cutt.ly or SnapAPI?

On our scheduled checks, SnapAPI leads on measured uptime — Cutt.ly at —% versus SnapAPI 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 Cutt.ly and SnapAPI need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Cutt.ly uses an API key and SnapAPI 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 Cutt.ly and SnapAPI from the browser?

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

Are Cutt.ly and SnapAPI free for commercial use?

Cutt.ly has unclear commercial terms, and SnapAPI 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.