shutterstock vs Sirv
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
shutterstock vs Sirv: common questions
Which is more reliable, shutterstock or Sirv?
On our scheduled checks, Sirv leads on measured uptime — shutterstock at —% versus Sirv 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 shutterstock and Sirv need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — shutterstock uses an API key and Sirv 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 shutterstock and Sirv from the browser?
Yes — both shutterstock and Sirv 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 shutterstock and Sirv free for commercial use?
shutterstock has unclear commercial terms, and Sirv 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.