Cataas vs Extinct Animals API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Cataas vs Extinct Animals API: common questions
Which is more reliable, Cataas or Extinct Animals API?
On our scheduled checks, Extinct Animals API leads on measured uptime — Cataas at 99.44% versus Extinct Animals API at 100% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, Cataas or Extinct Animals API?
Cataas has the lower median latency in our checks — Cataas responds in 260 ms versus Extinct Animals API at 366 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 Cataas and Extinct Animals API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Cataas is callable with no signup, and Extinct Animals API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Cataas and Extinct Animals API from the browser?
Yes — both Cataas and Extinct Animals API 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 Cataas and Extinct Animals API free for commercial use?
Cataas has unclear commercial terms, and Extinct Animals 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.