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Free Public APIs API vs SnapshotAPI

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

APIFree Public APIs APIHEALTHY88SnapshotAPIDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%6.9%
Uptime · 30d100%0.0%
P50 · ms878396
P95 · ms2419547
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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Free Public APIs API vs SnapshotAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Free Public APIs API or SnapshotAPI?

On our scheduled checks, Free Public APIs API leads on measured uptime — Free Public APIs API 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, Free Public APIs API or SnapshotAPI?

SnapshotAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — Free Public APIs API responds in 878 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 Free Public APIs API and SnapshotAPI need an API key?

Free Public APIs API needs no key, while SnapshotAPI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Free Public APIs API first.

Can I call Free Public APIs API and SnapshotAPI from the browser?

Only Free Public APIs 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 Free Public APIs API and SnapshotAPI free for commercial use?

Free Public APIs 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.