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PokéAPI vs Steam

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

APIPokéAPIHEALTHY—SteamNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial usenounclear
Data licenseFair-use fan dataUnverified
Free tierUnlimited (be reasonable)Free, no API key
Rate limitNone — locally cache pleaseUnpublished (undocumented endpoint; IP rate-limited)
In directory since2026-05-022026-07-05
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PokéAPI vs Steam: common questions

Which is more reliable, PokéAPI or Steam?

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

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

Can I call PokéAPI and Steam from the browser?

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

Are PokéAPI and Steam free for commercial use?

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