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ListLoco API vs SampleAPIs

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

APIListLoco APIHEALTHY100SampleAPIsHEALTHY95
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.44%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms152347
P95 · ms3101747
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished5000 req/window · 3876 remaining · resets 1783516346
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

ListLoco API vs SampleAPIs: common questions

Which is more reliable, ListLoco API or SampleAPIs?

On our scheduled checks, ListLoco API leads on measured uptime — ListLoco API at 100% versus SampleAPIs at 99.44% 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, ListLoco API or SampleAPIs?

ListLoco API has the lower median latency in our checks — ListLoco API responds in 152 ms versus SampleAPIs at 347 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 ListLoco API and SampleAPIs need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — ListLoco API 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 ListLoco API and SampleAPIs from the browser?

Only SampleAPIs is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. ListLoco API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are ListLoco API and SampleAPIs free for commercial use?

ListLoco API 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.