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CheapShark API vs ModelPartFinder Error Codes

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

APICheapShark APIHEALTHY93ModelPartFinder Error CodesHEALTHY72
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d98.9%98.9%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms415485
P95 · ms24833485
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

CheapShark API vs ModelPartFinder Error Codes: common questions

Which is more reliable, CheapShark API or ModelPartFinder Error Codes?

Both are neck-and-neck — CheapShark API and ModelPartFinder Error Codes 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 ModelPartFinder Error Codes?

CheapShark API has the lower median latency in our checks — CheapShark API responds in 415 ms versus ModelPartFinder Error Codes at 485 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 ModelPartFinder Error Codes need an API key?

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

Can I call CheapShark API and ModelPartFinder Error Codes from the browser?

Only ModelPartFinder Error Codes 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 ModelPartFinder Error Codes free for commercial use?

CheapShark API has unclear commercial terms, and ModelPartFinder Error Codes 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.