Dog Facts (kinduff) vs xeno-canto

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d89.2%100%
Uptime · 30d81.7%100%
P50 · ms683752
P95 · ms11461457
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
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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Dog Facts (kinduff) vs xeno-canto: common questions

Which is more reliable, Dog Facts (kinduff) or xeno-canto?

On our scheduled checks, xeno-canto leads on measured uptime — Dog Facts (kinduff) at 89.2% versus xeno-canto at 100% 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, Dog Facts (kinduff) or xeno-canto?

Dog Facts (kinduff) has the lower median latency in our checks — Dog Facts (kinduff) responds in 683 ms versus xeno-canto at 752 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 Dog Facts (kinduff) and xeno-canto need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Dog Facts (kinduff) is callable with no signup, and xeno-canto is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Dog Facts (kinduff) and xeno-canto from the browser?

Only xeno-canto is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Dog Facts (kinduff) needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Dog Facts (kinduff) and xeno-canto free for commercial use?

Dog Facts (kinduff) has unclear commercial terms, and xeno-canto 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.