PlayerDB vs XIVAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
PlayerDB vs XIVAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, PlayerDB or XIVAPI?
Both are neck-and-neck — PlayerDB and XIVAPI 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 XIVAPI?
PlayerDB has the lower median latency in our checks — PlayerDB responds in 41 ms versus XIVAPI at 578 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 XIVAPI need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — PlayerDB is callable with no signup, and XIVAPI is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call PlayerDB and XIVAPI from the browser?
Yes — both PlayerDB and XIVAPI 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 XIVAPI free for commercial use?
PlayerDB has unclear commercial terms, and XIVAPI 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.