Court Rules vs Shields
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Court Rules vs Shields: common questions
Which is more reliable, Court Rules or Shields?
On our scheduled checks, Shields leads on measured uptime — Court Rules at 0.0% versus Shields 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.
Do Court Rules and Shields need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Court Rules is callable with no signup, and Shields is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Court Rules and Shields from the browser?
Only Shields is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Court Rules needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Court Rules and Shields free for commercial use?
Court Rules has unclear commercial terms, and Shields 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.