CheapShark API vs Octoparse Cloud
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
CheapShark API vs Octoparse Cloud: common questions
Which is more reliable, CheapShark API or Octoparse Cloud?
On our scheduled checks, Octoparse Cloud leads on measured uptime — CheapShark API at 99.02% versus Octoparse Cloud 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 Octoparse Cloud?
CheapShark API has the lower median latency in our checks — CheapShark API responds in 804 ms versus Octoparse Cloud at 1422 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 Octoparse Cloud need an API key?
CheapShark API needs no key, while Octoparse Cloud requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for CheapShark API first.
Can I call CheapShark API and Octoparse Cloud from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call CheapShark API and Octoparse Cloud 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 Octoparse Cloud free for commercial use?
CheapShark API has unclear commercial terms, and Octoparse Cloud 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.