shipapis
StarSubmit an APISubmit API

CheapShark API vs Gladia

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

APICheapShark APIHEALTHY88GladiaHEALTHY76
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%100%
Uptime · 30d98.3%100%
P50 · ms8041203
P95 · ms24834121
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

CheapShark API vs Gladia: common questions

Which is more reliable, CheapShark API or Gladia?

On our scheduled checks, Gladia leads on measured uptime — CheapShark API at 99.02% versus Gladia at 100% 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 Gladia?

CheapShark API has the lower median latency in our checks — CheapShark API responds in 804 ms versus Gladia at 1203 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 Gladia need an API key?

CheapShark API needs no key, while Gladia requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for CheapShark API first.

Can I call CheapShark API and Gladia from the browser?

Only Gladia 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 Gladia free for commercial use?

CheapShark API has unclear commercial terms, and Gladia 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.