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PokéAPI vs SpaceTradersAPI

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

APIPokéAPIHEALTHY—SpaceTradersAPINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial usenounclear
Data licenseFair-use fan dataUnverified
Free tierUnlimited (be reasonable)Free tier — key may be required
Rate limitNone — locally cache pleaseRetry-After: 1s
In directory since2026-05-022026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

PokéAPI vs SpaceTradersAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, PokéAPI or SpaceTradersAPI?

On our scheduled checks, SpaceTradersAPI leads on measured uptime — PokéAPI at —% versus SpaceTradersAPI 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 SpaceTradersAPI need an API key?

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

Can I call PokéAPI and SpaceTradersAPI from the browser?

Yes — both PokéAPI and SpaceTradersAPI 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 PokéAPI and SpaceTradersAPI free for commercial use?

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