OneDrive vs SampleAPIs
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
OneDrive vs SampleAPIs: common questions
Which is more reliable, OneDrive or SampleAPIs?
Both are neck-and-neck — OneDrive and SampleAPIs each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, OneDrive or SampleAPIs?
OneDrive has the lower median latency in our checks — OneDrive responds in 459 ms versus SampleAPIs at 471 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 OneDrive and SampleAPIs need an API key?
SampleAPIs needs no key, while OneDrive requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for SampleAPIs first.
Can I call OneDrive and SampleAPIs from the browser?
Only SampleAPIs is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. OneDrive needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are OneDrive and SampleAPIs free for commercial use?
OneDrive has unclear commercial terms, and SampleAPIs 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.