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openAFRICA vs SnapshotAPI

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIopenAFRICANEW—SnapshotAPINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

openAFRICA vs SnapshotAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, openAFRICA or SnapshotAPI?

On our scheduled checks, SnapshotAPI leads on measured uptime — openAFRICA at —% versus SnapshotAPI 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 openAFRICA and SnapshotAPI need an API key?

openAFRICA needs no key, while SnapshotAPI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for openAFRICA first.

Can I call openAFRICA and SnapshotAPI from the browser?

Only SnapshotAPI is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. openAFRICA needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are openAFRICA and SnapshotAPI free for commercial use?

openAFRICA 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.