Chess.com vs Traveller Map

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.44%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms121890
P95 · ms6824428
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no API keyFree — limits not published
Rate limitSerial requests expected; no fixed cap publishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Chess.com vs Traveller Map: common questions

Which is more reliable, Chess.com or Traveller Map?

On our scheduled checks, Traveller Map leads on measured uptime — Chess.com at 99.44% versus Traveller Map 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, Chess.com or Traveller Map?

Chess.com has the lower median latency in our checks — Chess.com responds in 121 ms versus Traveller Map at 890 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 Chess.com and Traveller Map need an API key?

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

Can I call Chess.com and Traveller Map from the browser?

Yes — both Chess.com and Traveller Map 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 Chess.com and Traveller Map free for commercial use?

Chess.com has unclear commercial terms, and Traveller Map 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.