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RSQ API vs Shotstack

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

APIRSQ APIHEALTHY91ShotstackHEALTHY83
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms7831167
P95 · ms13872832
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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RSQ API vs Shotstack: common questions

Which is more reliable, RSQ API or Shotstack?

Both are neck-and-neck — RSQ 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, RSQ API or Shotstack?

RSQ API has the lower median latency in our checks — RSQ API responds in 783 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 RSQ API and Shotstack need an API key?

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

Can I call RSQ API and Shotstack from the browser?

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

Are RSQ API and Shotstack free for commercial use?

RSQ 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.