PageBolt vs SampleAPIs
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
PageBolt vs SampleAPIs: common questions
Which is more reliable, PageBolt or SampleAPIs?
On our scheduled checks, SampleAPIs leads on measured uptime — PageBolt at 99.02% versus SampleAPIs at 100% 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, PageBolt or SampleAPIs?
SampleAPIs has the lower median latency in our checks — PageBolt responds in 751 ms versus SampleAPIs at 471 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 PageBolt and SampleAPIs need an API key?
SampleAPIs needs no key, while PageBolt requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for SampleAPIs first.
Can I call PageBolt and SampleAPIs from the browser?
Only SampleAPIs is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. PageBolt needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are PageBolt and SampleAPIs free for commercial use?
PageBolt has unclear commercial terms, and SampleAPIs 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.