Atlas Academy vs PlayerDB

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree, no API key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Atlas Academy vs PlayerDB: common questions

Which is more reliable, Atlas Academy or PlayerDB?

On our scheduled checks, PlayerDB leads on measured uptime — Atlas Academy at —% versus PlayerDB 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 Atlas Academy and PlayerDB need an API key?

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

Can I call Atlas Academy and PlayerDB from the browser?

Yes — both Atlas Academy and PlayerDB 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 Atlas Academy and PlayerDB free for commercial use?

Atlas Academy has unclear commercial terms, and PlayerDB 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.