Elden Ring API vs Open5e

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%89.2%
Uptime · 30d100%85.0%
P50 · ms312646
P95 · ms11114308
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedSRD content under OGL 1.0a; API/site MIT-licensed
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree, no API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Elden Ring API vs Open5e: common questions

Which is more reliable, Elden Ring API or Open5e?

On our scheduled checks, Elden Ring API leads on measured uptime — Elden Ring API at 100% versus Open5e at 89.2% 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, Elden Ring API or Open5e?

Elden Ring API has the lower median latency in our checks — Elden Ring API responds in 312 ms versus Open5e at 646 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 Elden Ring API and Open5e need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Elden Ring API is callable with no signup, and Open5e is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Elden Ring API and Open5e from the browser?

Yes — both Elden Ring API and Open5e 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 Elden Ring API and Open5e free for commercial use?

Elden Ring API has unclear commercial terms, and Open5e 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.