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SampleAPIs vs Zube

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

APISampleAPIsNEW—ZubeNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
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 Zube: common questions

Which is more reliable, SampleAPIs or Zube?

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

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

Can I call SampleAPIs and Zube from the browser?

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

Are SampleAPIs and Zube free for commercial use?

SampleAPIs has unclear commercial terms, and Zube 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.