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Anycrap vs Open Trivia

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

APIAnycrapNEW—Open TriviaNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearyes
Data licenseUnverifiedCC BY-SA 4.0
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree, no API key
Rate limitUnpublishedOne request per IP every 5 seconds (documented)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Anycrap vs Open Trivia: common questions

Which is more reliable, Anycrap or Open Trivia?

On our scheduled checks, Open Trivia leads on measured uptime — Anycrap at —% versus Open Trivia 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 Anycrap and Open Trivia need an API key?

Open Trivia needs no key, while Anycrap requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Open Trivia first.

Can I call Anycrap and Open Trivia from the browser?

Yes — both Anycrap and Open Trivia 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 Anycrap and Open Trivia free for commercial use?

Anycrap has unclear commercial terms, and Open Trivia allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.