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Eve Online vs xkcd

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

APIEve OnlineHEALTHY92xkcdHEALTHY98
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%100%
Uptime · 30d98.3%100%
P50 · ms420164
P95 · ms13401070
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearno
Data licenseUnverifiedCC BY-NC 2.5
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree, no API key
Rate limit600/15m req/window · 598 remainingUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Eve Online vs xkcd: common questions

Which is more reliable, Eve Online or xkcd?

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

xkcd has the lower median latency in our checks — Eve Online responds in 420 ms versus xkcd at 164 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 xkcd need an API key?

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

Can I call Eve Online and xkcd from the browser?

Only Eve Online is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. xkcd needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Eve Online and xkcd free for commercial use?

Eve Online has unclear commercial terms, and xkcd is personal/non-commercial only. 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.