Drupal.org vs SnapshotAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Drupal.org vs SnapshotAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, Drupal.org or SnapshotAPI?
On our scheduled checks, Drupal.org leads on measured uptime — Drupal.org at 100% versus SnapshotAPI at 6.9% 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, Drupal.org or SnapshotAPI?
SnapshotAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — Drupal.org responds in 1006 ms versus SnapshotAPI at 396 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 Drupal.org and SnapshotAPI need an API key?
Drupal.org needs no key, while SnapshotAPI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Drupal.org first.
Can I call Drupal.org and SnapshotAPI from the browser?
Only Drupal.org is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. SnapshotAPI needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Drupal.org and SnapshotAPI free for commercial use?
Drupal.org has unclear commercial terms, and SnapshotAPI 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.