SampleAPIs vs US Autocomplete
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
SampleAPIs vs US Autocomplete: common questions
Which is more reliable, SampleAPIs or US Autocomplete?
Both are neck-and-neck — SampleAPIs and US Autocomplete each measure 99.44% 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 US Autocomplete?
SampleAPIs has the lower median latency in our checks — SampleAPIs responds in 347 ms versus US Autocomplete at 460 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 US Autocomplete need an API key?
SampleAPIs needs no key, while US Autocomplete requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for SampleAPIs first.
Can I call SampleAPIs and US Autocomplete from the browser?
Yes — both SampleAPIs and US Autocomplete send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are SampleAPIs and US Autocomplete free for commercial use?
SampleAPIs has unclear commercial terms, and US Autocomplete 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.