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AniPub API vs Kitsu

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

APIAniPub APIHEALTHY90KitsuHEALTHY97
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms750268
P95 · ms1461970
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limit60 req/window · 59 remaining · resets 60Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

AniPub API vs Kitsu: common questions

Which is more reliable, AniPub API or Kitsu?

Both are neck-and-neck — AniPub API and Kitsu 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, AniPub API or Kitsu?

Kitsu has the lower median latency in our checks — AniPub API responds in 750 ms versus Kitsu at 268 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 Kitsu need an API key?

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

Can I call AniPub API and Kitsu from the browser?

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

AniPub API has unclear commercial terms, and Kitsu 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.