Poptin API vs SiteIntel
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Poptin API vs SiteIntel: common questions
Which is more reliable, Poptin API or SiteIntel?
Both are neck-and-neck — Poptin API and SiteIntel each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, Poptin API or SiteIntel?
SiteIntel has the lower median latency in our checks — Poptin API responds in 698 ms versus SiteIntel at 536 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 Poptin API and SiteIntel need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Poptin API uses an API key and SiteIntel 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 Poptin API and SiteIntel from the browser?
Only Poptin API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. SiteIntel needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Poptin API and SiteIntel free for commercial use?
Poptin API has unclear commercial terms, and SiteIntel 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.