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SampleAPIs vs Setup Gear Guide API

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

APISampleAPIsNEW—Setup Gear Guide APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limit5000 req/window · 3876 remaining · resets 1783516346Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

SampleAPIs vs Setup Gear Guide API: common questions

Which is more reliable, SampleAPIs or Setup Gear Guide API?

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

Neither needs a paid key — SampleAPIs is callable with no signup, and Setup Gear Guide API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call SampleAPIs and Setup Gear Guide API from the browser?

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

Are SampleAPIs and Setup Gear Guide API free for commercial use?

SampleAPIs has unclear commercial terms, and Setup Gear Guide API 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.