Pinball Map vs SLF
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Pinball Map vs SLF: common questions
Which is more reliable, Pinball Map or SLF?
On our scheduled checks, SLF leads on measured uptime — Pinball Map at 52.0% versus SLF 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, Pinball Map or SLF?
SLF has the lower median latency in our checks — Pinball Map responds in 540 ms versus SLF at 213 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 Pinball Map and SLF need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Pinball Map is callable with no signup, and SLF is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Pinball Map and SLF from the browser?
Only SLF is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Pinball Map needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Pinball Map and SLF free for commercial use?
Pinball Map has unclear commercial terms, and SLF 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.