Hoppscotch vs SampleAPIs
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Hoppscotch vs SampleAPIs: common questions
Which is more reliable, Hoppscotch or SampleAPIs?
On our scheduled checks, SampleAPIs leads on measured uptime — Hoppscotch at —% versus SampleAPIs at —% 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 Hoppscotch and SampleAPIs need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Hoppscotch is callable with no signup, and SampleAPIs is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Hoppscotch and SampleAPIs from the browser?
Yes — both Hoppscotch and SampleAPIs 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 Hoppscotch and SampleAPIs free for commercial use?
Hoppscotch has unclear commercial terms, and SampleAPIs 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.