ParlayAPI vs ScreenshotOne.com
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ParlayAPI vs ScreenshotOne.com: common questions
Which is more reliable, ParlayAPI or ScreenshotOne.com?
On our scheduled checks, ScreenshotOne.com leads on measured uptime — ParlayAPI at 87.5% versus ScreenshotOne.com at 98.9% 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 ScreenshotOne.com?
ScreenshotOne.com has the lower median latency in our checks — ParlayAPI responds in 211 ms versus ScreenshotOne.com at 205 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 ScreenshotOne.com need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — ParlayAPI uses an API key and ScreenshotOne.com 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 ParlayAPI and ScreenshotOne.com from the browser?
Only ScreenshotOne.com 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 ScreenshotOne.com free for commercial use?
ParlayAPI has unclear commercial terms, and ScreenshotOne.com 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.