CheapShark API vs GLEIF LEI API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
CheapShark API vs GLEIF LEI API: common questions
Which is more reliable, CheapShark API or GLEIF LEI API?
On our scheduled checks, GLEIF LEI API leads on measured uptime — CheapShark API at 99.02% versus GLEIF LEI API 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 GLEIF LEI API?
CheapShark API has the lower median latency in our checks — CheapShark API responds in 804 ms versus GLEIF LEI API at 1052 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 GLEIF LEI API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — CheapShark API is callable with no signup, and GLEIF LEI API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call CheapShark API and GLEIF LEI API from the browser?
Only GLEIF LEI API 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 GLEIF LEI API free for commercial use?
CheapShark API has unclear commercial terms, and GLEIF LEI API 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.