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FavQs.com vs The Trivia API

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

APIFavQs.comHEALTHY69The Trivia APIHEALTHY96
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms741308
P95 · ms1547629
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished20 req/window · 19 remaining · resets 4
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

FavQs.com vs The Trivia API: common questions

Which is more reliable, FavQs.com or The Trivia API?

Both are neck-and-neck — FavQs.com and The Trivia API each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, FavQs.com or The Trivia API?

The Trivia API has the lower median latency in our checks — FavQs.com responds in 741 ms versus The Trivia API at 308 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 FavQs.com and The Trivia API need an API key?

The Trivia API needs no key, while FavQs.com requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for The Trivia API first.

Can I call FavQs.com and The Trivia API from the browser?

Only The Trivia API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. FavQs.com needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are FavQs.com and The Trivia API free for commercial use?

FavQs.com has unclear commercial terms, and The Trivia API 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.