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Ambee vs CheapShark API

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

APIAmbeeNEW—CheapShark APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Ambee vs CheapShark API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Ambee or CheapShark API?

On our scheduled checks, CheapShark API leads on measured uptime — Ambee at —% versus CheapShark API 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 Ambee and CheapShark API need an API key?

CheapShark API needs no key, while Ambee requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for CheapShark API first.

Can I call Ambee and CheapShark API from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Ambee and CheapShark API from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are Ambee and CheapShark API free for commercial use?

Ambee has unclear commercial terms, and CheapShark 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.