CheapShark API vs CIRCL CVE Search
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
CheapShark API vs CIRCL CVE Search: common questions
Which is more reliable, CheapShark API or CIRCL CVE Search?
On our scheduled checks, CheapShark API leads on measured uptime — CheapShark API at 98.9% versus CIRCL CVE Search at 96.1% 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, CheapShark API or CIRCL CVE Search?
CheapShark API has the lower median latency in our checks — CheapShark API responds in 415 ms versus CIRCL CVE Search at 503 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 CheapShark API and CIRCL CVE Search need an API key?
CheapShark API needs no key, while CIRCL CVE Search requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for CheapShark API first.
Can I call CheapShark API and CIRCL CVE Search from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call CheapShark API and CIRCL CVE Search from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are CheapShark API and CIRCL CVE Search free for commercial use?
CheapShark API has unclear commercial terms, and CIRCL CVE Search 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.