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Shotstack vs YADG

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

APIShotstackNEW—YADGNEW—
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 limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Shotstack vs YADG: common questions

Which is more reliable, Shotstack or YADG?

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

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

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

Are Shotstack and YADG free for commercial use?

Shotstack has unclear commercial terms, and YADG 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.