OkSurf vs SnapshotAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
OkSurf vs SnapshotAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, OkSurf or SnapshotAPI?
On our scheduled checks, OkSurf leads on measured uptime — OkSurf at 100% 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.
Which is faster, OkSurf or SnapshotAPI?
SnapshotAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — OkSurf responds in 624 ms versus SnapshotAPI at 396 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.
Do OkSurf and SnapshotAPI need an API key?
OkSurf needs no key, while SnapshotAPI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for OkSurf first.
Can I call OkSurf and SnapshotAPI from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call OkSurf and SnapshotAPI from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are OkSurf and SnapshotAPI free for commercial use?
OkSurf 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.