AnimeChan vs AniPub API

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms369750
P95 · ms17531461
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished60 req/window · 59 remaining · resets 60
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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AnimeChan vs AniPub API: common questions

Which is more reliable, AnimeChan or AniPub API?

Both are neck-and-neck — AnimeChan and AniPub API each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, AnimeChan or AniPub API?

AnimeChan has the lower median latency in our checks — AnimeChan responds in 369 ms versus AniPub API at 750 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 AnimeChan and AniPub API need an API key?

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

Can I call AnimeChan and AniPub API from the browser?

Yes — both AnimeChan and AniPub 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 AnimeChan and AniPub API free for commercial use?

AnimeChan has unclear commercial terms, and AniPub 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.