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SampleAPIs vs Screenshotbase

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

APISampleAPIsHEALTHY95ScreenshotbaseDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.44%0.0%
Uptime · 30d98.3%0.0%
P50 · ms347—
P95 · ms1747—
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limit5000 req/window · 3876 remaining · resets 1783516346Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

SampleAPIs vs Screenshotbase: common questions

Which is more reliable, SampleAPIs or Screenshotbase?

On our scheduled checks, SampleAPIs leads on measured uptime — SampleAPIs at 99.44% versus Screenshotbase 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 SampleAPIs and Screenshotbase need an API key?

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

Can I call SampleAPIs and Screenshotbase from the browser?

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

Are SampleAPIs and Screenshotbase free for commercial use?

SampleAPIs has unclear commercial terms, and Screenshotbase 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.