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openFDA API vs Padel Snipe

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

APIopenFDA APINEW—Padel SnipeNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearyes
Data licenseUnverifiedCC-BY 4.0
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no auth
Rate limitUnpublishedFair use — no hard limit stated
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

openFDA API vs Padel Snipe: common questions

Which is more reliable, openFDA API or Padel Snipe?

On our scheduled checks, Padel Snipe leads on measured uptime — openFDA API at —% versus Padel Snipe 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 openFDA API and Padel Snipe need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — openFDA API is callable with no signup, and Padel Snipe is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call openFDA API and Padel Snipe from the browser?

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

Are openFDA API and Padel Snipe free for commercial use?

openFDA API has unclear commercial terms, and Padel Snipe allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.