ES·pera API vs Padel Snipe

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%69.1%
Uptime · 30d0.0%34.5%
P50 · ms—2896
P95 · ms—4958
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearyes
Data licenseCC-BY 4.0
Free tierFree — no auth
Rate limitFair use — no hard limit stated
In directory since2026-09-212026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

ES·pera API vs Padel Snipe: common questions

Which is more reliable, ES·pera API or Padel Snipe?

On our scheduled checks, Padel Snipe leads on measured uptime — ES·pera API at 0.0% versus Padel Snipe at 69.1% 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 ES·pera API and Padel Snipe need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — ES·pera API is callable with no signup, and Padel Snipe is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call ES·pera API and Padel Snipe from the browser?

Only Padel Snipe is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. ES·pera API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are ES·pera API and Padel Snipe free for commercial use?

ES·pera API has unclear commercial terms, and Padel Snipe 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.