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Disney vs SpaceTradersAPI

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

APIDisneyNEW—SpaceTradersAPINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree, no API key requiredFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedRetry-After: 1s
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Disney vs SpaceTradersAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Disney or SpaceTradersAPI?

On our scheduled checks, SpaceTradersAPI leads on measured uptime — Disney at —% versus SpaceTradersAPI 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 Disney and SpaceTradersAPI need an API key?

Disney needs no key, while SpaceTradersAPI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Disney first.

Can I call Disney and SpaceTradersAPI from the browser?

Yes — both Disney and SpaceTradersAPI 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 Disney and SpaceTradersAPI free for commercial use?

Disney has unclear commercial terms, and SpaceTradersAPI 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.