SampleAPIs vs Spoo.me
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
SampleAPIs vs Spoo.me: common questions
Which is more reliable, SampleAPIs or Spoo.me?
On our scheduled checks, Spoo.me leads on measured uptime — SampleAPIs at 99.44% versus Spoo.me at 100% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, SampleAPIs or Spoo.me?
Spoo.me has the lower median latency in our checks — SampleAPIs responds in 347 ms versus Spoo.me at 231 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 Spoo.me need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — SampleAPIs is callable with no signup, and Spoo.me is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call SampleAPIs and Spoo.me from the browser?
Only SampleAPIs is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Spoo.me needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are SampleAPIs and Spoo.me free for commercial use?
SampleAPIs has unclear commercial terms, and Spoo.me 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.