dead-drop vs SniffCat
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
dead-drop vs SniffCat: common questions
Which is more reliable, dead-drop or SniffCat?
On our scheduled checks, dead-drop leads on measured uptime — dead-drop at 99.02% versus SniffCat at 83.3% 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, dead-drop or SniffCat?
SniffCat has the lower median latency in our checks — dead-drop responds in 722 ms versus SniffCat at 290 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 dead-drop and SniffCat need an API key?
dead-drop needs no key, while SniffCat requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for dead-drop first.
Can I call dead-drop and SniffCat from the browser?
Only dead-drop is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. SniffCat needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are dead-drop and SniffCat free for commercial use?
dead-drop has unclear commercial terms, and SniffCat allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.