Agify vs The Trivia API

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d93.1%100%
Uptime · 30d91.7%100%
P50 · ms545308
P95 · ms1337629
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useyesunclear
Data licenseProprietaryUnverified
Free tier100 names/day, no signupFree — limits not published
Rate limit100/day per IP20 req/window · 19 remaining · resets 4
In directory since2026-05-022026-07-05
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Agify vs The Trivia API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Agify or The Trivia API?

On our scheduled checks, The Trivia API leads on measured uptime — Agify at 93.1% versus The Trivia API at 100% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, Agify or The Trivia API?

The Trivia API has the lower median latency in our checks — Agify responds in 545 ms versus The Trivia API at 308 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 Agify and The Trivia API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Agify is callable with no signup, and The Trivia API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Agify and The Trivia API from the browser?

Yes — both Agify and The Trivia API 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 Agify and The Trivia API free for commercial use?

Agify allows commercial use on its free tier, and The Trivia API 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.