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Mediastack vs SnapshotAPI

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

APIMediastackNEW—SnapshotAPINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Mediastack vs SnapshotAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Mediastack or SnapshotAPI?

On our scheduled checks, SnapshotAPI leads on measured uptime — Mediastack at —% versus SnapshotAPI 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 Mediastack and SnapshotAPI need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Mediastack 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 Mediastack and SnapshotAPI from the browser?

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

Are Mediastack and SnapshotAPI free for commercial use?

Mediastack 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.