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CheapShark API vs Florida Man

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

APICheapShark APIHEALTHY93Florida ManHEALTHY99
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d98.9%98.9%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms415154
P95 · ms2483500
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearyes
Data licenseUnverifiedMIT (repository license)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — static JSON on GitHub Pages, no key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished (served via GitHub Pages)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

CheapShark API vs Florida Man: common questions

Which is more reliable, CheapShark API or Florida Man?

Both are neck-and-neck — CheapShark API and Florida Man each measure 98.9% 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, CheapShark API or Florida Man?

Florida Man has the lower median latency in our checks — CheapShark API responds in 415 ms versus Florida Man at 154 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 Florida Man need an API key?

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

Can I call CheapShark API and Florida Man from the browser?

Only Florida Man is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. CheapShark API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are CheapShark API and Florida Man free for commercial use?

CheapShark API has unclear commercial terms, and Florida Man allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.