MobileAPI vs SiteIntel
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
MobileAPI vs SiteIntel: common questions
Which is more reliable, MobileAPI or SiteIntel?
On our scheduled checks, SiteIntel leads on measured uptime — MobileAPI at —% versus SiteIntel 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 MobileAPI and SiteIntel need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — MobileAPI uses an API key and SiteIntel 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 MobileAPI and SiteIntel from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call MobileAPI and SiteIntel from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are MobileAPI and SiteIntel free for commercial use?
MobileAPI has unclear commercial terms, and SiteIntel 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.