Open Trivia vs Urban Dictionary
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Open Trivia vs Urban Dictionary: common questions
Which is more reliable, Open Trivia or Urban Dictionary?
On our scheduled checks, Urban Dictionary leads on measured uptime — Open Trivia at —% versus Urban Dictionary 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 Urban Dictionary need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Open Trivia is callable with no signup, and Urban Dictionary is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Open Trivia and Urban Dictionary from the browser?
Yes — both Open Trivia and Urban Dictionary 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 Urban Dictionary free for commercial use?
Open Trivia allows commercial use on its free tier, and Urban Dictionary 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.