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SharpAPI vs Squiggle

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

APISharpAPIDEAD0SquiggleDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%0.0%
Uptime · 30d0.0%0.0%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — no key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

SharpAPI vs Squiggle: common questions

Which is more reliable, SharpAPI or Squiggle?

Both are neck-and-neck — SharpAPI and Squiggle each measure 0.0% 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.

Do SharpAPI and Squiggle need an API key?

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

Can I call SharpAPI and Squiggle from the browser?

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

Are SharpAPI and Squiggle free for commercial use?

SharpAPI has unclear commercial terms, and Squiggle 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.