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Genius vs ShotOG

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

APIGeniusNEW—ShotOGNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Genius vs ShotOG: common questions

Which is more reliable, Genius or ShotOG?

On our scheduled checks, ShotOG leads on measured uptime — Genius at —% versus ShotOG at —% 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 Genius and ShotOG need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Genius uses an API key and ShotOG uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call Genius and ShotOG from the browser?

Only Genius 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 Genius and ShotOG free for commercial use?

Genius 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.