New York Times vs SnapshotAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
New York Times vs SnapshotAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, New York Times or SnapshotAPI?
On our scheduled checks, SnapshotAPI leads on measured uptime — New York Times at 0.0% versus SnapshotAPI at 6.9% 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 New York Times and SnapshotAPI need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — New York Times 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 New York Times and SnapshotAPI from the browser?
Only New York Times is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. SnapshotAPI needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are New York Times and SnapshotAPI free for commercial use?
New York Times 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.