Kaggle vs SnapshotAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Kaggle vs SnapshotAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, Kaggle or SnapshotAPI?
On our scheduled checks, Kaggle leads on measured uptime — Kaggle 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, Kaggle or SnapshotAPI?
Kaggle has the lower median latency in our checks — Kaggle responds in 250 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 Kaggle and SnapshotAPI need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Kaggle 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 Kaggle and SnapshotAPI from the browser?
Only Kaggle 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 Kaggle and SnapshotAPI free for commercial use?
Kaggle 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.