SampleAPIs vs SiteIntel
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
SampleAPIs vs SiteIntel: common questions
Which is more reliable, SampleAPIs or SiteIntel?
Both are neck-and-neck — SampleAPIs and SiteIntel each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, SampleAPIs or SiteIntel?
SampleAPIs has the lower median latency in our checks — SampleAPIs responds in 471 ms versus SiteIntel at 1005 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 SampleAPIs and SiteIntel need an API key?
SampleAPIs needs no key, while SiteIntel requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for SampleAPIs first.
Can I call SampleAPIs and SiteIntel from the browser?
Only SampleAPIs is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. SiteIntel needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are SampleAPIs and SiteIntel free for commercial use?
SampleAPIs has unclear commercial terms, and SiteIntel 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.