Registrum API vs SnapshotAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Registrum API vs SnapshotAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, Registrum API or SnapshotAPI?
On our scheduled checks, Registrum API leads on measured uptime — Registrum API at 100% versus SnapshotAPI at 6.9% 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, Registrum API or SnapshotAPI?
Registrum API has the lower median latency in our checks — Registrum API responds in 246 ms versus SnapshotAPI at 396 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 Registrum API and SnapshotAPI need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Registrum API uses an API key and SnapshotAPI 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 Registrum API and SnapshotAPI from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Registrum API and SnapshotAPI from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Registrum API and SnapshotAPI free for commercial use?
Registrum API has unclear commercial terms, and SnapshotAPI 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.