Barter.VG vs Psychonauts API

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms2562979
P95 · ms8213699
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified; fan tribute, game © Double Fine
Free tierFree — no keyFree, no API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Barter.VG vs Psychonauts API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Barter.VG or Psychonauts API?

Both are neck-and-neck — Barter.VG and Psychonauts API each measure 99.02% 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, Barter.VG or Psychonauts API?

Barter.VG has the lower median latency in our checks — Barter.VG responds in 256 ms versus Psychonauts API at 2979 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 Barter.VG and Psychonauts API need an API key?

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

Can I call Barter.VG and Psychonauts API from the browser?

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

Are Barter.VG and Psychonauts API free for commercial use?

Barter.VG has unclear commercial terms, and Psychonauts API 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.