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Nekosia API vs NekosBest

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

APINekosia APIUNMONITORED—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

Nekosia API vs NekosBest: common questions

Which is more reliable, Nekosia API or NekosBest?

Only NekosBest is on our probe schedule so far (—% uptime over 90 days). The other is catalogued but not yet live-checked, so we can't compare measured reliability head-to-head — check the uncovered API's own status page for now.

Do Nekosia API and NekosBest need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Nekosia API 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 Nekosia API and NekosBest from the browser?

Only Nekosia API 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 Nekosia API and NekosBest free for commercial use?

Nekosia API 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.