PokéAPI vs Steam
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
PokéAPI vs Steam: common questions
Which is more reliable, PokéAPI or Steam?
On our scheduled checks, PokéAPI leads on measured uptime — PokéAPI at 100% versus Steam at 88.2% 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 Steam?
PokéAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — PokéAPI responds in 61 ms versus Steam at 268 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 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.