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Astroworld vs xkcd

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

APIAstroworldHEALTHY94xkcdHEALTHY98
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms528164
P95 · ms17811070
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearno
Data licenseUnverified (Minecraft game data; Mojang content)CC BY-NC 2.5
Free tierFree — no keyFree, no API key
Rate limit100 req/window · 99 remaining · resets 60Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Astroworld vs xkcd: common questions

Which is more reliable, Astroworld or xkcd?

Both are neck-and-neck — Astroworld and xkcd 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, Astroworld or xkcd?

xkcd has the lower median latency in our checks — Astroworld responds in 528 ms versus xkcd at 164 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 Astroworld and xkcd need an API key?

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

Can I call Astroworld and xkcd from the browser?

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

Are Astroworld and xkcd free for commercial use?

Astroworld has unclear commercial terms, and xkcd is personal/non-commercial only. 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.