Gladia vs SnapshotAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Gladia vs SnapshotAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, Gladia or SnapshotAPI?
On our scheduled checks, Gladia leads on measured uptime — Gladia 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, Gladia or SnapshotAPI?
SnapshotAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — Gladia responds in 1203 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 Gladia and SnapshotAPI need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Gladia uses an API key and SnapshotAPI uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call Gladia and SnapshotAPI from the browser?
Only Gladia 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 Gladia and SnapshotAPI free for commercial use?
Gladia 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.