Lichess vs XIVAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Lichess vs XIVAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, Lichess or XIVAPI?
On our scheduled checks, XIVAPI leads on measured uptime — Lichess at 99.02% versus XIVAPI at 100% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, Lichess or XIVAPI?
Lichess has the lower median latency in our checks — Lichess responds in 436 ms versus XIVAPI at 578 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 Lichess and XIVAPI need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Lichess is callable with no signup, and XIVAPI is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Lichess and XIVAPI from the browser?
Yes — both Lichess and XIVAPI 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 Lichess and XIVAPI free for commercial use?
Lichess has unclear commercial terms, and XIVAPI 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.