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PokéAPI vs RAWG.io

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

APIPokéAPIHEALTHY—RAWG.ioNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial usenounclear
Data licenseFair-use fan dataUnverified
Free tierUnlimited (be reasonable)Free tier — key may be required
Rate limitNone — locally cache pleaseUnpublished
In directory since2026-05-022026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

PokéAPI vs RAWG.io: common questions

Which is more reliable, PokéAPI or RAWG.io?

On our scheduled checks, RAWG.io leads on measured uptime — PokéAPI at —% versus RAWG.io 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 PokéAPI and RAWG.io need an API key?

PokéAPI needs no key, while RAWG.io requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for PokéAPI first.

Can I call PokéAPI and RAWG.io from the browser?

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

Are PokéAPI and RAWG.io free for commercial use?

PokéAPI is personal/non-commercial only, and RAWG.io 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.