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CheapShark API vs Noozra

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

APICheapShark APIHEALTHY93NoozraDYING63
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d98.9%80.0%
Uptime · 30d100%40.0%
P50 · ms415289
P95 · ms2483945
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (aggregated RSS headlines)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier available (pricing tiers published at /api/pricing)
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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CheapShark API vs Noozra: common questions

Which is more reliable, CheapShark API or Noozra?

On our scheduled checks, CheapShark API leads on measured uptime — CheapShark API at 98.9% versus Noozra at 80.0% 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 Noozra?

Noozra has the lower median latency in our checks — CheapShark API responds in 415 ms versus Noozra at 289 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 Noozra need an API key?

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

Can I call CheapShark API and Noozra from the browser?

Only Noozra 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 Noozra free for commercial use?

CheapShark API has unclear commercial terms, and Noozra 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.