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D&D 5e API vs PokéAPI

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

APID&D 5e APIHEALTHY85PokéAPIHEALTHY100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms106061
P95 · ms20832193
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearno
Data licenseUnverifiedFair-use fan data
Free tierFree — limits not publishedUnlimited (be reasonable)
Rate limit100 req/window · 99 remaining · resets 1783515667None — locally cache please
In directory since2026-07-052026-05-02
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D&D 5e API vs PokéAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, D&D 5e API or PokéAPI?

Both are neck-and-neck — D&D 5e API and PokéAPI each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, D&D 5e API or PokéAPI?

PokéAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — D&D 5e API responds in 1060 ms versus PokéAPI at 61 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 D&D 5e API and PokéAPI need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — D&D 5e API is callable with no signup, and PokéAPI is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call D&D 5e API and PokéAPI from the browser?

Yes — both D&D 5e API and PokéAPI 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 D&D 5e API and PokéAPI free for commercial use?

D&D 5e API has unclear commercial terms, and PokéAPI is personal/non-commercial only. 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.