REST Countries vs SnapshotAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
REST Countries vs SnapshotAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, REST Countries or SnapshotAPI?
On our scheduled checks, REST Countries leads on measured uptime — REST Countries at 100% versus SnapshotAPI at 0.0% 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 REST Countries and SnapshotAPI need an API key?
REST Countries needs no key, while SnapshotAPI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for REST Countries first.
Can I call REST Countries and SnapshotAPI from the browser?
Only REST Countries is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. SnapshotAPI needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are REST Countries and SnapshotAPI free for commercial use?
REST Countries allows commercial use on its free tier, 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.