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CheapShark API vs Micro User Service

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

APICheapShark APIHEALTHY88Micro User ServiceDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%18.6%
Uptime · 30d98.3%0.0%
P50 · ms804231
P95 · ms2483827
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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CheapShark API vs Micro User Service: common questions

Which is more reliable, CheapShark API or Micro User Service?

On our scheduled checks, CheapShark API leads on measured uptime — CheapShark API at 99.02% versus Micro User Service at 18.6% 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 Micro User Service?

Micro User Service has the lower median latency in our checks — CheapShark API responds in 804 ms versus Micro User Service at 231 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 Micro User Service need an API key?

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

Can I call CheapShark API and Micro User Service from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call CheapShark API and Micro User Service 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 Micro User Service free for commercial use?

CheapShark API has unclear commercial terms, and Micro User Service 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.