OOPSpam vs ParlayAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
OOPSpam vs ParlayAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, OOPSpam or ParlayAPI?
On our scheduled checks, OOPSpam leads on measured uptime — OOPSpam at 100% versus ParlayAPI at 87.5% 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, OOPSpam or ParlayAPI?
ParlayAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — OOPSpam responds in 217 ms versus ParlayAPI at 211 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 OOPSpam and ParlayAPI need an API key?
OOPSpam needs no key, while ParlayAPI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for OOPSpam first.
Can I call OOPSpam and ParlayAPI from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call OOPSpam and ParlayAPI from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are OOPSpam and ParlayAPI free for commercial use?
OOPSpam has unclear commercial terms, and ParlayAPI 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.