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OpenCorporates vs SnapshotAPI

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

APIOpenCorporatesNEW—SnapshotAPINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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OpenCorporates vs SnapshotAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, OpenCorporates or SnapshotAPI?

On our scheduled checks, SnapshotAPI leads on measured uptime — OpenCorporates 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 OpenCorporates and SnapshotAPI need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — OpenCorporates uses an API key and SnapshotAPI 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 OpenCorporates and SnapshotAPI from the browser?

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

Are OpenCorporates and SnapshotAPI free for commercial use?

OpenCorporates 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.