Episodate vs ShotOG
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Episodate vs ShotOG: common questions
Which is more reliable, Episodate or ShotOG?
Both are neck-and-neck — Episodate and ShotOG each measure 99.02% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, Episodate or ShotOG?
ShotOG has the lower median latency in our checks — Episodate responds in 867 ms versus ShotOG at 179 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 Episodate and ShotOG need an API key?
Episodate needs no key, while ShotOG requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Episodate first.
Can I call Episodate and ShotOG from the browser?
Only Episodate is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. ShotOG needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Episodate and ShotOG free for commercial use?
Episodate has unclear commercial terms, and ShotOG 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.