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Episodate vs Harry Potter API

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

APIEpisodateHEALTHY88Harry Potter APIHEALTHY98
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms867202
P95 · ms1708864
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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Episodate vs Harry Potter API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Episodate or Harry Potter API?

On our scheduled checks, Harry Potter API leads on measured uptime — Episodate at 99.02% versus Harry Potter API 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, Episodate or Harry Potter API?

Harry Potter API has the lower median latency in our checks — Episodate responds in 867 ms versus Harry Potter API at 202 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 Episodate and Harry Potter API need an API key?

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

Can I call Episodate and Harry Potter API from the browser?

Yes — both Episodate and Harry Potter 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 Episodate and Harry Potter API free for commercial use?

Episodate has unclear commercial terms, and Harry Potter 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.