SiteIntel vs US Autocomplete
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
SiteIntel vs US Autocomplete: common questions
Which is more reliable, SiteIntel or US Autocomplete?
On our scheduled checks, US Autocomplete leads on measured uptime — SiteIntel at —% versus US Autocomplete 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 SiteIntel and US Autocomplete need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — SiteIntel uses an API key and US Autocomplete uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call SiteIntel and US Autocomplete from the browser?
Only US Autocomplete 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 SiteIntel and US Autocomplete free for commercial use?
SiteIntel 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.