SnapshotAPI vs The Guardian
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
SnapshotAPI vs The Guardian: common questions
Which is more reliable, SnapshotAPI or The Guardian?
On our scheduled checks, The Guardian leads on measured uptime — SnapshotAPI at —% versus The Guardian 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 SnapshotAPI and The Guardian need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — SnapshotAPI uses an API key and The Guardian 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 SnapshotAPI and The Guardian from the browser?
Yes — both SnapshotAPI and The Guardian 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 SnapshotAPI and The Guardian free for commercial use?
SnapshotAPI has unclear commercial terms, and The Guardian 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.