Pinball Map vs Zippopotam.us
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Pinball Map vs Zippopotam.us: common questions
Which is more reliable, Pinball Map or Zippopotam.us?
On our scheduled checks, Zippopotam.us leads on measured uptime — Pinball Map at —% versus Zippopotam.us 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 Zippopotam.us need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Pinball Map is callable with no signup, and Zippopotam.us is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Pinball Map and Zippopotam.us from the browser?
Yes — both Pinball Map and Zippopotam.us send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are Pinball Map and Zippopotam.us free for commercial use?
Pinball Map has unclear commercial terms, and Zippopotam.us 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.