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Data Dragon API vs WhiskyHunter

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

APIData Dragon APIHEALTHY99WhiskyHunterHEALTHY86
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%97.1%
Uptime · 30d100%96.7%
P50 · ms153885
P95 · ms14281775
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no API key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Data Dragon API vs WhiskyHunter: common questions

Which is more reliable, Data Dragon API or WhiskyHunter?

On our scheduled checks, Data Dragon API leads on measured uptime — Data Dragon API at 100% versus WhiskyHunter at 97.1% 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 WhiskyHunter?

Data Dragon API has the lower median latency in our checks — Data Dragon API responds in 153 ms versus WhiskyHunter at 885 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 WhiskyHunter need an API key?

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

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

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

Are Data Dragon API and WhiskyHunter free for commercial use?

Data Dragon API has unclear commercial terms, and WhiskyHunter 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.