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FFXIV Collect vs xkcd

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

APIFFXIV CollectNEW—xkcdNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearno
Data licenseUnverified; game content © Square EnixCC BY-NC 2.5
Free tierFree, no API key requiredFree, no API key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

FFXIV Collect vs xkcd: common questions

Which is more reliable, FFXIV Collect or xkcd?

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

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

Can I call FFXIV Collect and xkcd from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call FFXIV Collect and xkcd from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are FFXIV Collect and xkcd free for commercial use?

FFXIV Collect 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.