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Shotstack vs VerifyEd

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

APIShotstackNEW—VerifyEdNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublished100 req/window · 99 remaining · resets 1783522020
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Shotstack vs VerifyEd: common questions

Which is more reliable, Shotstack or VerifyEd?

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

Both ask you to authenticate — Shotstack uses an API key and VerifyEd 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 Shotstack and VerifyEd from the browser?

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

Are Shotstack and VerifyEd free for commercial use?

Shotstack has unclear commercial terms, and VerifyEd 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.