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AnimeChan vs AniPub API

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

APIAnimeChanNEW—AniPub APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
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
operationalpartialdownno data

AnimeChan vs AniPub API: common questions

Which is more reliable, AnimeChan or AniPub API?

On our scheduled checks, AniPub API leads on measured uptime — AnimeChan at —% versus AniPub API 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 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.