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Medium vs The Trivia API

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

APIMediumNEW—The Trivia APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished20 req/window · 19 remaining · resets 4
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Medium vs The Trivia API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Medium or The Trivia API?

On our scheduled checks, The Trivia API leads on measured uptime — Medium at —% versus The Trivia API 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 Medium and The Trivia API need an API key?

The Trivia API needs no key, while Medium requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for The Trivia API first.

Can I call Medium and The Trivia API from the browser?

Yes — both Medium and The Trivia API 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 Medium and The Trivia API free for commercial use?

Medium has unclear commercial terms, and The Trivia API 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.