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Energy-Charts API vs SnapshotAPI

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

APIEnergy-Charts APIHEALTHY81SnapshotAPIDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%6.9%
Uptime · 30d98.3%0.0%
P50 · ms1178396
P95 · ms2855547
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Energy-Charts API vs SnapshotAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Energy-Charts API or SnapshotAPI?

On our scheduled checks, Energy-Charts API leads on measured uptime — Energy-Charts API at 99.02% 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, Energy-Charts API or SnapshotAPI?

SnapshotAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — Energy-Charts API responds in 1178 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 Energy-Charts API and SnapshotAPI need an API key?

Energy-Charts API needs no key, while SnapshotAPI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Energy-Charts API first.

Can I call Energy-Charts API and SnapshotAPI from the browser?

Only Energy-Charts API 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 Energy-Charts API and SnapshotAPI free for commercial use?

Energy-Charts API 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.