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Eve Online vs PotterDB

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

APIEve OnlineHEALTHY92PotterDBHEALTHY90
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%100%
Uptime · 30d98.3%100%
P50 · ms420525
P95 · ms13401193
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (data derived from Harry Potter Fandom, CC BY-SA)
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — no key
Rate limit600/15m req/window · 598 remainingUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Eve Online vs PotterDB: common questions

Which is more reliable, Eve Online or PotterDB?

On our scheduled checks, PotterDB leads on measured uptime — Eve Online at 99.02% versus PotterDB 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, Eve Online or PotterDB?

Eve Online has the lower median latency in our checks — Eve Online responds in 420 ms versus PotterDB at 525 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 Eve Online and PotterDB need an API key?

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

Can I call Eve Online and PotterDB from the browser?

Yes — both Eve Online and PotterDB 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 Eve Online and PotterDB free for commercial use?

Eve Online has unclear commercial terms, and PotterDB 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.