Piloterr vs SampleAPIs
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Piloterr vs SampleAPIs: common questions
Which is more reliable, Piloterr or SampleAPIs?
On our scheduled checks, Piloterr leads on measured uptime — Piloterr at 100% 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, Piloterr or SampleAPIs?
Piloterr has the lower median latency in our checks — Piloterr responds in 277 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 Piloterr and SampleAPIs need an API key?
SampleAPIs needs no key, while Piloterr requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for SampleAPIs first.
Can I call Piloterr and SampleAPIs from the browser?
Only SampleAPIs is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Piloterr needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Piloterr and SampleAPIs free for commercial use?
Piloterr 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.