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ArgentinaDatos vs CheapShark API

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

APIArgentinaDatosHEALTHY80CheapShark APIHEALTHY88
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms92804
P95 · ms7582483
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
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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ArgentinaDatos vs CheapShark API: common questions

Which is more reliable, ArgentinaDatos or CheapShark API?

On our scheduled checks, ArgentinaDatos leads on measured uptime — ArgentinaDatos at 100% versus CheapShark API at 99.02% 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, ArgentinaDatos or CheapShark API?

ArgentinaDatos has the lower median latency in our checks — ArgentinaDatos responds in 92 ms versus CheapShark API at 804 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 ArgentinaDatos and CheapShark API need an API key?

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

Can I call ArgentinaDatos and CheapShark API from the browser?

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

Are ArgentinaDatos and CheapShark API free for commercial use?

ArgentinaDatos 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.