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Minecraft Server Status vs CheapShark

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

APIMinecraft Server StatusNEW—CheapSharkNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree, no API keyFree — no key
Rate limitResponses cached per host (~1 min); no published request capUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Minecraft Server Status vs CheapShark: common questions

Which is more reliable, Minecraft Server Status or CheapShark?

On our scheduled checks, CheapShark leads on measured uptime — Minecraft Server Status at —% versus CheapShark 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 Minecraft Server Status and CheapShark need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Minecraft Server Status is callable with no signup, and CheapShark is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Minecraft Server Status and CheapShark from the browser?

Yes — both Minecraft Server Status and CheapShark 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 Minecraft Server Status and CheapShark free for commercial use?

Minecraft Server Status has unclear commercial terms, and CheapShark 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.