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Open Trivia vs The Trivia API

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

APIOpen TriviaNEW—The Trivia APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useyesunclear
Data licenseCC BY-SA 4.0Unverified
Free tierFree, no API keyFree — limits not published
Rate limitOne request per IP every 5 seconds (documented)20 req/window · 19 remaining · resets 4
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Open Trivia vs The Trivia API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Open Trivia or The Trivia API?

On our scheduled checks, The Trivia API leads on measured uptime — Open Trivia 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 Open Trivia and The Trivia API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Open Trivia is callable with no signup, and The Trivia API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

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

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

Open Trivia allows commercial use on its free tier, 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.