CheapShark API vs Quandl
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
CheapShark API vs Quandl: common questions
Which is more reliable, CheapShark API or Quandl?
On our scheduled checks, Quandl leads on measured uptime — CheapShark API at 99.02% versus Quandl 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 Quandl?
CheapShark API has the lower median latency in our checks — CheapShark API responds in 804 ms versus Quandl at 823 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 Quandl need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — CheapShark API is callable with no signup, and Quandl is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call CheapShark API and Quandl from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call CheapShark API and Quandl 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 Quandl free for commercial use?
CheapShark API has unclear commercial terms, and Quandl 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.