Harry Potter API vs SWAPI GraphQL

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms202858
P95 · ms8643083
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree, no key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Harry Potter API vs SWAPI GraphQL: common questions

Which is more reliable, Harry Potter API or SWAPI GraphQL?

Both are neck-and-neck — Harry Potter API and SWAPI GraphQL 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, Harry Potter API or SWAPI GraphQL?

Harry Potter API has the lower median latency in our checks — Harry Potter API responds in 202 ms versus SWAPI GraphQL at 858 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 Harry Potter API and SWAPI GraphQL need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Harry Potter API is callable with no signup, and SWAPI GraphQL is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Harry Potter API and SWAPI GraphQL from the browser?

Yes — both Harry Potter API and SWAPI GraphQL 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 Harry Potter API and SWAPI GraphQL free for commercial use?

Harry Potter API has unclear commercial terms, and SWAPI GraphQL 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.