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shutterstock vs SWAPI

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

APIshutterstockNEW—SWAPINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished100 req/window · 99 remaining · resets 1783512035
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

shutterstock vs SWAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, shutterstock or SWAPI?

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

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

Can I call shutterstock and SWAPI from the browser?

Yes — both shutterstock and SWAPI 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 SWAPI free for commercial use?

shutterstock has unclear commercial terms, and SWAPI 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.