NetBox API vs ParlayAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
NetBox API vs ParlayAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, NetBox API or ParlayAPI?
On our scheduled checks, ParlayAPI leads on measured uptime — NetBox API at 0.0% versus ParlayAPI at 87.5% 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 NetBox API and ParlayAPI need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — NetBox API uses an API key and ParlayAPI 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 NetBox API and ParlayAPI from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call NetBox API and ParlayAPI from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are NetBox API and ParlayAPI free for commercial use?
NetBox API has unclear commercial terms, and ParlayAPI 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.