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Octoparse Cloud vs Shields

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

APIOctoparse CloudHEALTHY80ShieldsHEALTHY100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms142230
P95 · ms2882925
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Octoparse Cloud vs Shields: common questions

Which is more reliable, Octoparse Cloud or Shields?

Both are neck-and-neck — Octoparse Cloud and Shields 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, Octoparse Cloud or Shields?

Shields has the lower median latency in our checks — Octoparse Cloud responds in 1422 ms versus Shields at 30 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 Octoparse Cloud and Shields need an API key?

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

Can I call Octoparse Cloud and Shields from the browser?

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

Are Octoparse Cloud and Shields free for commercial use?

Octoparse Cloud has unclear commercial terms, and Shields 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.