Bandcamp vs shutterstock
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Bandcamp vs shutterstock: common questions
Which is more reliable, Bandcamp or shutterstock?
On our scheduled checks, shutterstock leads on measured uptime — Bandcamp at —% versus shutterstock 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 Bandcamp and shutterstock need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Bandcamp uses an API key and shutterstock 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 shutterstock from the browser?
Only shutterstock is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Bandcamp needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Bandcamp and shutterstock free for commercial use?
Bandcamp has unclear commercial terms, and shutterstock 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.