SnapshotAPI vs Sofiaplan
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
SnapshotAPI vs Sofiaplan: common questions
Which is more reliable, SnapshotAPI or Sofiaplan?
On our scheduled checks, Sofiaplan leads on measured uptime — SnapshotAPI at 6.9% versus Sofiaplan 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, SnapshotAPI or Sofiaplan?
SnapshotAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — SnapshotAPI responds in 396 ms versus Sofiaplan at 1666 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 SnapshotAPI and Sofiaplan need an API key?
Sofiaplan needs no key, while SnapshotAPI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Sofiaplan first.
Can I call SnapshotAPI and Sofiaplan from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call SnapshotAPI and Sofiaplan from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are SnapshotAPI and Sofiaplan free for commercial use?
SnapshotAPI has unclear commercial terms, and Sofiaplan 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.