Bandcamp vs ShotOG

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms274179
P95 · ms977418
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Bandcamp vs ShotOG: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bandcamp or ShotOG?

On our scheduled checks, Bandcamp leads on measured uptime — Bandcamp at 100% versus ShotOG 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, Bandcamp or ShotOG?

ShotOG has the lower median latency in our checks — Bandcamp responds in 274 ms versus ShotOG at 179 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 Bandcamp and ShotOG need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Bandcamp uses an API key and ShotOG uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call Bandcamp and ShotOG from the browser?

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

Are Bandcamp and ShotOG free for commercial use?

Bandcamp has unclear commercial terms, and ShotOG 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.