ArgentinaDatos vs Shields

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms9230
P95 · ms758925
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
operationalpartialdownno data

ArgentinaDatos vs Shields: common questions

Which is more reliable, ArgentinaDatos or Shields?

Both are neck-and-neck — ArgentinaDatos and Shields each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, ArgentinaDatos or Shields?

Shields has the lower median latency in our checks — ArgentinaDatos responds in 92 ms versus Shields at 30 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 Shields need an API key?

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

Can I call ArgentinaDatos and Shields from the browser?

Yes — both ArgentinaDatos and Shields 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 ArgentinaDatos and Shields free for commercial use?

ArgentinaDatos has unclear commercial terms, and Shields 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.