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CheapShark vs FFXIV Collect

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

APICheapSharkNEW—FFXIV CollectNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified; game content © Square Enix
Free tierFree — no keyFree, no API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

CheapShark vs FFXIV Collect: common questions

Which is more reliable, CheapShark or FFXIV Collect?

On our scheduled checks, FFXIV Collect leads on measured uptime — CheapShark at —% versus FFXIV Collect 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 and FFXIV Collect need an API key?

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

Can I call CheapShark and FFXIV Collect from the browser?

Only CheapShark is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. FFXIV Collect needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are CheapShark and FFXIV Collect free for commercial use?

CheapShark has unclear commercial terms, and FFXIV Collect 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.