Atlas Academy vs CheapShark
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Atlas Academy vs CheapShark: common questions
Which is more reliable, Atlas Academy or CheapShark?
On our scheduled checks, Atlas Academy leads on measured uptime — Atlas Academy at 100% versus CheapShark at 95.1% 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, Atlas Academy or CheapShark?
Atlas Academy has the lower median latency in our checks — Atlas Academy responds in 743 ms versus CheapShark at 1975 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 Atlas Academy and CheapShark need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Atlas Academy is callable with no signup, and CheapShark is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Atlas Academy and CheapShark from the browser?
Yes — both Atlas Academy and CheapShark 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 Atlas Academy and CheapShark free for commercial use?
Atlas Academy has unclear commercial terms, and CheapShark 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.