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CheapShark API vs Statistics of the World

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

APICheapShark APINEW—Statistics of the WorldNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (data sourced from World Bank & IMF)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no key (optional X-API-Key header)
Rate limitUnpublished1000 req/window · 999 remaining · resets 2026-07-09T11:30:37.514Z
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

CheapShark API vs Statistics of the World: common questions

Which is more reliable, CheapShark API or Statistics of the World?

On our scheduled checks, Statistics of the World leads on measured uptime — CheapShark API at —% versus Statistics of the World at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do CheapShark API and Statistics of the World need an API key?

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

Can I call CheapShark API and Statistics of the World from the browser?

Only Statistics of the World 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 Statistics of the World free for commercial use?

CheapShark API has unclear commercial terms, and Statistics of the World 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.