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AnimeChan vs AniPub API

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

APIAnimeChanHEALTHY75AniPub APIHEALTHY89
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%96.7%
Uptime · 30d100%90.0%
P50 · ms433638
P95 · ms22641602
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
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
operationalpartialdownno data

AnimeChan vs AniPub API: common questions

Which is more reliable, AnimeChan or AniPub API?

On our scheduled checks, AnimeChan leads on measured uptime — AnimeChan at 100% versus AniPub API at 96.7% 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, AnimeChan or AniPub API?

AnimeChan has the lower median latency in our checks — AnimeChan responds in 433 ms versus AniPub API at 638 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?

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

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.