ParlayAPI vs SampleAPIs
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ParlayAPI vs SampleAPIs: common questions
Which is more reliable, ParlayAPI or SampleAPIs?
On our scheduled checks, SampleAPIs leads on measured uptime — ParlayAPI at 87.5% versus SampleAPIs at 99.44% 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, ParlayAPI or SampleAPIs?
ParlayAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — ParlayAPI responds in 211 ms versus SampleAPIs at 347 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 ParlayAPI and SampleAPIs need an API key?
SampleAPIs needs no key, while ParlayAPI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for SampleAPIs first.
Can I call ParlayAPI and SampleAPIs from the browser?
Only SampleAPIs is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. ParlayAPI needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are ParlayAPI and SampleAPIs free for commercial use?
ParlayAPI 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.