Genius vs shutterstock
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Genius vs shutterstock: common questions
Which is more reliable, Genius or shutterstock?
On our scheduled checks, shutterstock leads on measured uptime — Genius at —% versus shutterstock 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 shutterstock need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Genius uses an API key and shutterstock 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 shutterstock from the browser?
Yes — both Genius and shutterstock 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 Genius and shutterstock free for commercial use?
Genius has unclear commercial terms, and shutterstock 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.