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FFXIV Collect vs Open5e

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

APIFFXIV CollectNEW—Open5eNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified; game content © Square EnixSRD content under OGL 1.0a; API/site MIT-licensed
Free tierFree, no API key requiredFree, no API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

FFXIV Collect vs Open5e: common questions

Which is more reliable, FFXIV Collect or Open5e?

On our scheduled checks, Open5e leads on measured uptime — FFXIV Collect at —% versus Open5e 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 FFXIV Collect and Open5e need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — FFXIV Collect is callable with no signup, and Open5e is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call FFXIV Collect and Open5e from the browser?

Only Open5e is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. FFXIV Collect needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are FFXIV Collect and Open5e free for commercial use?

FFXIV Collect has unclear commercial terms, and Open5e 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.