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Chocomilk API vs SWAPI

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

APIChocomilk APIDYING46SWAPIHEALTHY73
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d31.4%66.7%
Uptime · 30d6.7%43.3%
P50 · ms990483
P95 · ms15261451
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limit60 req/window · 59 remaining · resets 60Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Chocomilk API vs SWAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Chocomilk API or SWAPI?

On our scheduled checks, SWAPI leads on measured uptime — Chocomilk API at 31.4% versus SWAPI at 66.7% 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, Chocomilk API or SWAPI?

SWAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — Chocomilk API responds in 990 ms versus SWAPI at 483 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 Chocomilk API and SWAPI need an API key?

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

Can I call Chocomilk API and SWAPI from the browser?

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

Are Chocomilk API and SWAPI free for commercial use?

Chocomilk API has unclear commercial terms, and SWAPI 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.