Excuser vs SWAPI.info
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Excuser vs SWAPI.info: common questions
Which is more reliable, Excuser or SWAPI.info?
On our scheduled checks, SWAPI.info leads on measured uptime — Excuser at —% versus SWAPI.info at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do Excuser and SWAPI.info need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Excuser is callable with no signup, and SWAPI.info is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Excuser and SWAPI.info from the browser?
Yes — both Excuser and SWAPI.info 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 Excuser and SWAPI.info free for commercial use?
Excuser has unclear commercial terms, and SWAPI.info 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.