CheapShark vs Psychonauts API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
CheapShark vs Psychonauts API: common questions
Which is more reliable, CheapShark or Psychonauts API?
On our scheduled checks, Psychonauts API leads on measured uptime — CheapShark at 95.1% versus Psychonauts API at 99.02% 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 Psychonauts API?
CheapShark has the lower median latency in our checks — CheapShark responds in 1975 ms versus Psychonauts API at 2979 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 Psychonauts API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — CheapShark is callable with no signup, and Psychonauts API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call CheapShark and Psychonauts API from the browser?
Only CheapShark is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Psychonauts API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are CheapShark and Psychonauts API free for commercial use?
CheapShark has unclear commercial terms, and Psychonauts API 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.