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GoFile vs SnapAPI

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

APIGoFileDEAD0SnapAPIDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%0.0%
Uptime · 30d0.0%0.0%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

GoFile vs SnapAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, GoFile or SnapAPI?

Both are neck-and-neck — GoFile and SnapAPI each measure 0.0% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Do GoFile and SnapAPI need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — GoFile uses an API key and SnapAPI 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 GoFile and SnapAPI from the browser?

Yes — both GoFile and SnapAPI send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are GoFile and SnapAPI free for commercial use?

GoFile has unclear commercial terms, and SnapAPI 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.