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AniPub API vs Jikan

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

APIAniPub APIHEALTHY89JikanDYING84
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d96.7%81.5%
Uptime · 30d90.0%46.6%
P50 · ms638389
P95 · ms1602950
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (source data from MyAnimeList)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree, no API key
Rate limit60 req/window · 59 remaining · resets 603 requests/sec, 60 requests/min (per Jikan v4 docs)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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AniPub API vs Jikan: common questions

Which is more reliable, AniPub API or Jikan?

On our scheduled checks, AniPub API leads on measured uptime — AniPub API at 96.7% versus Jikan at 81.5% 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, AniPub API or Jikan?

Jikan has the lower median latency in our checks — AniPub API responds in 638 ms versus Jikan at 389 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 AniPub API and Jikan need an API key?

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

Can I call AniPub API and Jikan from the browser?

Only Jikan 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 AniPub API and Jikan free for commercial use?

AniPub API has unclear commercial terms, and Jikan 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.