PokéAPI vs Psychonauts API

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms612979
P95 · ms21933699
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial usenounclear
Data licenseFair-use fan dataUnverified; fan tribute, game © Double Fine
Free tierUnlimited (be reasonable)Free, no API key required
Rate limitNone — locally cache pleaseUnpublished
In directory since2026-05-022026-07-05
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PokéAPI vs Psychonauts API: common questions

Which is more reliable, PokéAPI or Psychonauts API?

On our scheduled checks, PokéAPI leads on measured uptime — PokéAPI at 100% versus Psychonauts API at 99.02% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, PokéAPI or Psychonauts API?

PokéAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — PokéAPI responds in 61 ms versus Psychonauts API at 2979 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 PokéAPI and Psychonauts API need an API key?

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

Can I call PokéAPI and Psychonauts API from the browser?

Only PokéAPI is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Psychonauts API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are PokéAPI and Psychonauts API free for commercial use?

PokéAPI is personal/non-commercial only, and Psychonauts 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.