LAPIS vs Oddsmagnet
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
LAPIS vs Oddsmagnet: common questions
Which is more reliable, LAPIS or Oddsmagnet?
Both are neck-and-neck — LAPIS and Oddsmagnet each measure 100% 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.
Which is faster, LAPIS or Oddsmagnet?
LAPIS has the lower median latency in our checks — LAPIS responds in 524 ms versus Oddsmagnet at 672 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 LAPIS and Oddsmagnet need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — LAPIS is callable with no signup, and Oddsmagnet is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call LAPIS and Oddsmagnet from the browser?
Yes — both LAPIS and Oddsmagnet 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 LAPIS and Oddsmagnet free for commercial use?
LAPIS has unclear commercial terms, and Oddsmagnet 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.