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Comic Vine vs XIVAPI

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

APIComic VineNEW—XIVAPINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified; game content © Square Enix
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree; optional free key raises limits
Rate limitUnpublishedRate-limited; higher limits with a free key (see docs)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Comic Vine vs XIVAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Comic Vine or XIVAPI?

On our scheduled checks, XIVAPI leads on measured uptime — Comic Vine at —% versus XIVAPI 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 Comic Vine and XIVAPI need an API key?

XIVAPI needs no key, while Comic Vine requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for XIVAPI first.

Can I call Comic Vine and XIVAPI from the browser?

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

Are Comic Vine and XIVAPI free for commercial use?

Comic Vine has unclear commercial terms, and XIVAPI 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.