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Monster Hunter World vs xkcd

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

APIMonster Hunter WorldNEW—xkcdNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearno
Data licenseUnverified; game content © CapcomCC BY-NC 2.5
Free tierFree, no API key requiredFree, no API key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Monster Hunter World vs xkcd: common questions

Which is more reliable, Monster Hunter World or xkcd?

On our scheduled checks, xkcd leads on measured uptime — Monster Hunter World at —% versus xkcd 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 Monster Hunter World and xkcd need an API key?

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

Can I call Monster Hunter World and xkcd from the browser?

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

Are Monster Hunter World and xkcd free for commercial use?

Monster Hunter World has unclear commercial terms, and xkcd 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.