OpenQR vs Shotstack
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
OpenQR vs Shotstack: common questions
Which is more reliable, OpenQR or Shotstack?
Both are neck-and-neck — OpenQR 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, OpenQR or Shotstack?
OpenQR has the lower median latency in our checks — OpenQR responds in 1125 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 OpenQR and Shotstack need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — OpenQR uses an API key and Shotstack 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 OpenQR and Shotstack from the browser?
Yes — both OpenQR and Shotstack 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 OpenQR and Shotstack free for commercial use?
OpenQR 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.