CheapShark vs Wynncraft

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d88.3%100%
Uptime · 30d85.0%100%
P50 · ms2230608
P95 · ms48942505
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no keyFree — limits not published
Rate limitRetry-After: 2608sUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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CheapShark vs Wynncraft: common questions

Which is more reliable, CheapShark or Wynncraft?

On our scheduled checks, Wynncraft leads on measured uptime — CheapShark at 88.3% versus Wynncraft 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 or Wynncraft?

Wynncraft has the lower median latency in our checks — CheapShark responds in 2230 ms versus Wynncraft at 608 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 Wynncraft need an API key?

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

Can I call CheapShark and Wynncraft from the browser?

Yes — both CheapShark and Wynncraft 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 Wynncraft free for commercial use?

CheapShark has unclear commercial terms, and Wynncraft 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.