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D&D 5e API vs SuperHeroes

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

APID&D 5e APIHEALTHY85SuperHeroesHEALTHY81
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms10601145
P95 · ms20832157
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limit100 req/window · 99 remaining · resets 1783515667Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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D&D 5e API vs SuperHeroes: common questions

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

On our scheduled checks, D&D 5e API leads on measured uptime — D&D 5e API at 100% versus SuperHeroes at 99.02% 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, D&D 5e API or SuperHeroes?

D&D 5e API has the lower median latency in our checks — D&D 5e API responds in 1060 ms versus SuperHeroes at 1145 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 SuperHeroes need an API key?

D&D 5e API needs no key, while SuperHeroes requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for D&D 5e API first.

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

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

D&D 5e API has unclear commercial terms, and SuperHeroes 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.