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PlayerDB vs Pokefact API

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

APIPlayerDBHEALTHY100Pokefact APIHEALTHY80
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms411757
P95 · ms3522575
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree, no API keyFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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PlayerDB vs Pokefact API: common questions

Which is more reliable, PlayerDB or Pokefact API?

Both are neck-and-neck — PlayerDB and Pokefact API each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, PlayerDB or Pokefact API?

PlayerDB has the lower median latency in our checks — PlayerDB responds in 41 ms versus Pokefact API at 1757 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 PlayerDB and Pokefact API need an API key?

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

Can I call PlayerDB and Pokefact API from the browser?

Yes — both PlayerDB and Pokefact 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 PlayerDB and Pokefact API free for commercial use?

PlayerDB has unclear commercial terms, and Pokefact 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.