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Kitsu vs NekosBest

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

APIKitsuNEW—NekosBestNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (images credited to their artists)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree, no key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Kitsu vs NekosBest: common questions

Which is more reliable, Kitsu or NekosBest?

On our scheduled checks, NekosBest leads on measured uptime — Kitsu at —% versus NekosBest 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 Kitsu and NekosBest need an API key?

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

Can I call Kitsu and NekosBest from the browser?

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

Are Kitsu and NekosBest free for commercial use?

Kitsu has unclear commercial terms, and NekosBest 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.