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Data Dragon API vs F1 API

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

APIData Dragon APIHEALTHY99F1 APIHEALTHY47
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%45.1%
Uptime · 30d100%50.0%
P50 · ms1534909
P95 · ms14284999
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Data Dragon API vs F1 API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Data Dragon API or F1 API?

On our scheduled checks, Data Dragon API leads on measured uptime — Data Dragon API at 100% versus F1 API at 45.1% 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, Data Dragon API or F1 API?

Data Dragon API has the lower median latency in our checks — Data Dragon API responds in 153 ms versus F1 API at 4909 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 Data Dragon API and F1 API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Data Dragon API is callable with no signup, and F1 API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Data Dragon API and F1 API from the browser?

Yes — both Data Dragon API and F1 API 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 Data Dragon API and F1 API free for commercial use?

Data Dragon API has unclear commercial terms, and F1 API 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.