Adoptium vs Global Shark Attack API

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.44%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms333397
P95 · ms12551794
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Adoptium vs Global Shark Attack API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Adoptium or Global Shark Attack API?

On our scheduled checks, Adoptium leads on measured uptime — Adoptium at 100% versus Global Shark Attack API at 99.44% 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, Adoptium or Global Shark Attack API?

Adoptium has the lower median latency in our checks — Adoptium responds in 333 ms versus Global Shark Attack API at 397 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 Adoptium and Global Shark Attack API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Adoptium is callable with no signup, and Global Shark Attack API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Adoptium and Global Shark Attack API from the browser?

Yes — both Adoptium and Global Shark Attack API 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 Adoptium and Global Shark Attack API free for commercial use?

Adoptium has unclear commercial terms, and Global Shark Attack 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.