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Drupal.org vs SnapshotAPI

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

APIDrupal.orgHEALTHY86SnapshotAPIDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d98.9%0.0%
Uptime · 30d100%0.0%
P50 · ms881—
P95 · ms1653—
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitRetry-After: 0sUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

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 98.9% versus SnapshotAPI at 0.0% 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 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.