Roboflow Universe vs Satellite Passes

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

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 limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Roboflow Universe vs Satellite Passes: common questions

Which is more reliable, Roboflow Universe or Satellite Passes?

On our scheduled checks, Satellite Passes leads on measured uptime — Roboflow Universe at —% versus Satellite Passes 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 Roboflow Universe and Satellite Passes need an API key?

Satellite Passes needs no key, while Roboflow Universe requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Satellite Passes first.

Can I call Roboflow Universe and Satellite Passes from the browser?

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

Are Roboflow Universe and Satellite Passes free for commercial use?

Roboflow Universe has unclear commercial terms, and Satellite Passes 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.