Minecraft Server Status vs PokéAPI

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d17.6%100%
Uptime · 30d20.0%100%
P50 · ms112861
P95 · ms48512193
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearno
Data licenseUnverifiedFair-use fan data
Free tierFree, no API keyUnlimited (be reasonable)
Rate limitResponses cached per host (~1 min); no published request capNone — locally cache please
In directory since2026-07-052026-05-02
operationalpartialdownno data

Minecraft Server Status vs PokéAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Minecraft Server Status or PokéAPI?

On our scheduled checks, PokéAPI leads on measured uptime — Minecraft Server Status at 17.6% versus PokéAPI 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, Minecraft Server Status or PokéAPI?

PokéAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — Minecraft Server Status responds in 1128 ms versus PokéAPI at 61 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 Minecraft Server Status and PokéAPI need an API key?

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

Can I call Minecraft Server Status and PokéAPI from the browser?

Yes — both Minecraft Server Status and PokéAPI 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 Minecraft Server Status and PokéAPI free for commercial use?

Minecraft Server Status has unclear commercial terms, and PokéAPI is personal/non-commercial only. 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.