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Eve Online vs XIVAPI

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

APIEve OnlineHEALTHY92XIVAPIHEALTHY93
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%100%
Uptime · 30d98.3%100%
P50 · ms420578
P95 · ms13401451
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified; game content © Square Enix
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree; optional free key raises limits
Rate limit600/15m req/window · 598 remainingRate-limited; higher limits with a free key (see docs)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Eve Online vs XIVAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Eve Online or XIVAPI?

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

Eve Online has the lower median latency in our checks — Eve Online responds in 420 ms versus XIVAPI at 578 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 XIVAPI need an API key?

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

Can I call Eve Online and XIVAPI from the browser?

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

Eve Online has unclear commercial terms, and XIVAPI 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.