Kanji API vs Wizard World
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Kanji API vs Wizard World: common questions
Which is more reliable, Kanji API or Wizard World?
Both are neck-and-neck — Kanji API and Wizard World 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, Kanji API or Wizard World?
Kanji API has the lower median latency in our checks — Kanji API responds in 395 ms versus Wizard World at 623 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 Kanji API and Wizard World need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Kanji API is callable with no signup, and Wizard World is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Kanji API and Wizard World from the browser?
Yes — both Kanji API and Wizard World 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 Kanji API and Wizard World free for commercial use?
Kanji API has unclear commercial terms, and Wizard World 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.