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Cross Universe vs FFXIV Collect

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

APICross UniverseNEW—FFXIV CollectNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (fan project)Unverified; game content © Square Enix
Free tierFree — no keyFree, no API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Cross Universe vs FFXIV Collect: common questions

Which is more reliable, Cross Universe or FFXIV Collect?

On our scheduled checks, FFXIV Collect leads on measured uptime — Cross Universe at —% versus FFXIV Collect 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 Cross Universe and FFXIV Collect need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Cross Universe is callable with no signup, and FFXIV Collect is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Cross Universe and FFXIV Collect from the browser?

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

Are Cross Universe and FFXIV Collect free for commercial use?

Cross Universe has unclear commercial terms, and FFXIV Collect 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.