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Pinball Map vs Smappee API

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIPinball MapNEW—Smappee APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseAttribution requested; license unspecifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitNo hard limit; heavy/bulk use may be blockedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Pinball Map vs Smappee API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Pinball Map or Smappee API?

On our scheduled checks, Smappee API leads on measured uptime — Pinball Map at —% versus Smappee API at —% 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 Pinball Map and Smappee API need an API key?

Pinball Map needs no key, while Smappee API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Pinball Map first.

Can I call Pinball Map and Smappee API from the browser?

Only Pinball Map is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Smappee API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Pinball Map and Smappee API free for commercial use?

Pinball Map has unclear commercial terms, and Smappee API 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.