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ListLoco API vs Shotstack

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

APIListLoco APIHEALTHY100ShotstackHEALTHY83
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms1271167
P95 · ms4432832
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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ListLoco API vs Shotstack: common questions

Which is more reliable, ListLoco API or Shotstack?

Both are neck-and-neck — ListLoco API and Shotstack each measure 100% 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, ListLoco API or Shotstack?

ListLoco API has the lower median latency in our checks — ListLoco API responds in 127 ms versus Shotstack at 1167 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 ListLoco API and Shotstack need an API key?

ListLoco API needs no key, while Shotstack requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for ListLoco API first.

Can I call ListLoco API and Shotstack from the browser?

Only Shotstack is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. ListLoco API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are ListLoco API and Shotstack free for commercial use?

ListLoco API has unclear commercial terms, and Shotstack 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.