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Eve Online vs Universalis

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

APIEve OnlineHEALTHY92UniversalisHEALTHY95
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%96.1%
Uptime · 30d98.3%95.0%
P50 · ms420215
P95 · ms13401304
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified; crowdsourced data
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree, no API key required
Rate limit600/15m req/window · 598 remainingUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Eve Online vs Universalis: common questions

Which is more reliable, Eve Online or Universalis?

On our scheduled checks, Eve Online leads on measured uptime — Eve Online at 99.02% versus Universalis at 96.1% 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 Universalis?

Universalis has the lower median latency in our checks — Eve Online responds in 420 ms versus Universalis at 215 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 Universalis need an API key?

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

Can I call Eve Online and Universalis from the browser?

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

Eve Online has unclear commercial terms, and Universalis 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.