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LAPIS vs Padel Snipe

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

APILAPISNEW—Padel SnipeNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearyes
Data licenseOpen sequence data (GenBank/Nextstrain-derived); UnverifiedCC-BY 4.0
Free tierFree — no key (open instance)Free — no auth
Rate limitUnpublishedFair use — no hard limit stated
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

LAPIS vs Padel Snipe: common questions

Which is more reliable, LAPIS or Padel Snipe?

On our scheduled checks, Padel Snipe leads on measured uptime — LAPIS at —% versus Padel Snipe 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 LAPIS and Padel Snipe need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — LAPIS is callable with no signup, and Padel Snipe is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call LAPIS and Padel Snipe from the browser?

Yes — both LAPIS and Padel Snipe 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 Padel Snipe free for commercial use?

LAPIS has unclear commercial terms, and Padel Snipe allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.