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SnapshotAPI vs The Odds API

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

APISnapshotAPIDEAD0The Odds APIREACHABLE100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%100%
Uptime · 30d0.0%100%
P50 · ms—138
P95 · ms—2101
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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SnapshotAPI vs The Odds API: common questions

Which is more reliable, SnapshotAPI or The Odds API?

On our scheduled checks, The Odds API leads on measured uptime — SnapshotAPI at 0.0% versus The Odds API 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.

Do SnapshotAPI and The Odds API need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — SnapshotAPI uses an API key and The Odds API 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 Odds API from the browser?

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

Are SnapshotAPI and The Odds API free for commercial use?

SnapshotAPI has unclear commercial terms, and The Odds API 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.