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Makeup vs SharpAPI

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

APIMakeupNEW—SharpAPINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSnoyes
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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Makeup vs SharpAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Makeup or SharpAPI?

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

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

Can I call Makeup and SharpAPI from the browser?

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

Are Makeup and SharpAPI free for commercial use?

Makeup has unclear commercial terms, and SharpAPI 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.