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Quip API vs The Null Pointer API

Two free Cloud Storage & File Sharing APIs compared on access, reliability and developer ratings, using data from our daily health checks.

The verdict

  • Choose Quip API if you want to call it from browser JavaScript.
  • Choose The Null Pointer API if you want to start without an API key, faster responses.

Side by side

Quip APIThe Null Pointer API
What it doesFile Sharing and Storage for groups.No-bullshit file hosting and URL shortening service.
ProviderQuip Automation0x0.st
API keyRequiredNot needed
HTTPSYesYes
CORS (browser calls)YesUnknown
Status todayOnline · 3188 msOnline · 677 ms
Uptime (30 days)UpUp
Developer ratingNot rated yetNot rated yet
PriceFree / free tierFree / free tier
Quip docs ↗The Null Pointer docs ↗

About each API

How to choose between them

  • Prototyping or a tutorial? Pick the one that needs no API key.
  • Calling from a web page? You need CORS. Otherwise route requests through your own server or a serverless function.
  • Going to production? Favour HTTPS, a strong uptime record and a provider with clear rate limits and terms. Check each API's docs before you commit.
  • Still unsure? Both are free to try: send one request to each and compare the data you get back.

Quip vs The Null Pointer FAQ

Which needs an API key, Quip API or The Null Pointer API?

Quip API requires an API key; The Null Pointer API doesn't, so The Null Pointer API is quicker to try.

Which can I call from the browser?

Quip API supports CORS, so front-end JavaScript can call it directly. Call the other from a server.

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