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Quip API vs SampleAPIs

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

APIQuip APINEW—SampleAPIsNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished5000 req/window · 3876 remaining · resets 1783516346
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Quip API vs SampleAPIs: common questions

Which is more reliable, Quip API or SampleAPIs?

On our scheduled checks, SampleAPIs leads on measured uptime — Quip API at —% versus SampleAPIs 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 Quip API and SampleAPIs need an API key?

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

Can I call Quip API and SampleAPIs from the browser?

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

Are Quip API and SampleAPIs free for commercial use?

Quip API 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.