NetBox API vs SiteIntel
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
NetBox API vs SiteIntel: common questions
Which is more reliable, NetBox API or SiteIntel?
On our scheduled checks, SiteIntel leads on measured uptime — NetBox API 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 NetBox API and SiteIntel need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — NetBox API 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 NetBox API and SiteIntel from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call NetBox API 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 NetBox API and SiteIntel free for commercial use?
NetBox API 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.