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Barter.VG vs PokéAPI

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

APIBarter.VGNEW—PokéAPIHEALTHY—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearno
Data licenseUnverifiedFair-use fan data
Free tierFree — no keyUnlimited (be reasonable)
Rate limitUnpublishedNone — locally cache please
In directory since2026-07-052026-05-02
operationalpartialdownno data

Barter.VG vs PokéAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Barter.VG or PokéAPI?

On our scheduled checks, PokéAPI leads on measured uptime — Barter.VG at —% versus PokéAPI 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 Barter.VG and PokéAPI need an API key?

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

Can I call Barter.VG and PokéAPI from the browser?

Yes — both Barter.VG and PokéAPI 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 Barter.VG and PokéAPI free for commercial use?

Barter.VG has unclear commercial terms, and PokéAPI 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.