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CheapShark vs Minecraft Server Status

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

APICheapSharkHEALTHY77Minecraft Server StatusDYING18
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d95.1%17.6%
Uptime · 30d96.7%20.0%
P50 · ms19751128
P95 · ms48944851
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no keyFree, no API key
Rate limitUnpublishedResponses cached per host (~1 min); no published request cap
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

CheapShark vs Minecraft Server Status: common questions

Which is more reliable, CheapShark or Minecraft Server Status?

On our scheduled checks, CheapShark leads on measured uptime — CheapShark at 95.1% versus Minecraft Server Status at 17.6% 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 or Minecraft Server Status?

Minecraft Server Status has the lower median latency in our checks — CheapShark responds in 1975 ms versus Minecraft Server Status at 1128 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 and Minecraft Server Status need an API key?

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

Can I call CheapShark and Minecraft Server Status from the browser?

Yes — both CheapShark and Minecraft Server Status send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are CheapShark and Minecraft Server Status free for commercial use?

CheapShark has unclear commercial terms, and Minecraft Server Status 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.