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