PoetryDB vs Wizard World

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (public-domain poetry; project is MIT-licensed)Unverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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PoetryDB vs Wizard World: common questions

Which is more reliable, PoetryDB or Wizard World?

On our scheduled checks, Wizard World leads on measured uptime — PoetryDB at —% versus Wizard World 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 PoetryDB and Wizard World need an API key?

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

Can I call PoetryDB and Wizard World from the browser?

Yes — both PoetryDB and Wizard World 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 PoetryDB and Wizard World free for commercial use?

PoetryDB has unclear commercial terms, and Wizard World 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.