ParlayAPI vs Zube
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ParlayAPI vs Zube: common questions
Which is more reliable, ParlayAPI or Zube?
On our scheduled checks, ParlayAPI leads on measured uptime — ParlayAPI at 87.5% versus Zube at 0.0% 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 ParlayAPI and Zube need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — ParlayAPI uses an API key and Zube 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 Zube from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call ParlayAPI and Zube from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are ParlayAPI and Zube free for commercial use?
ParlayAPI has unclear commercial terms, and Zube 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.