Episodate vs ThronesApi
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Episodate vs ThronesApi: common questions
Which is more reliable, Episodate or ThronesApi?
On our scheduled checks, Episodate leads on measured uptime — Episodate at 100% versus ThronesApi at 98.3% 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 ThronesApi?
ThronesApi has the lower median latency in our checks — Episodate responds in 652 ms versus ThronesApi at 497 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 ThronesApi need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Episodate is callable with no signup, and ThronesApi is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Episodate and ThronesApi from the browser?
Yes — both Episodate and ThronesApi 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 ThronesApi free for commercial use?
Episodate has unclear commercial terms, and ThronesApi 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.