PlayerDB vs PotterDB

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms41525
P95 · ms3521193
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (data derived from Harry Potter Fandom, CC BY-SA)
Free tierFree, no API keyFree — no key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

PlayerDB vs PotterDB: common questions

Which is more reliable, PlayerDB or PotterDB?

Both are neck-and-neck — PlayerDB and PotterDB 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 PotterDB?

PlayerDB has the lower median latency in our checks — PlayerDB responds in 41 ms versus PotterDB at 525 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 PotterDB need an API key?

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

Can I call PlayerDB and PotterDB from the browser?

Yes — both PlayerDB and PotterDB 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 PotterDB free for commercial use?

PlayerDB has unclear commercial terms, and PotterDB 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.