PokéAPI vs Traveller Map
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
PokéAPI vs Traveller Map: common questions
Which is more reliable, PokéAPI or Traveller Map?
On our scheduled checks, PokéAPI leads on measured uptime — PokéAPI at 100% versus Traveller Map 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 Traveller Map?
PokéAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — PokéAPI responds in 61 ms versus Traveller Map at 1184 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 Traveller Map need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — PokéAPI is callable with no signup, and Traveller Map is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call PokéAPI and Traveller Map from the browser?
Yes — both PokéAPI and Traveller Map 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 Traveller Map free for commercial use?
PokéAPI is personal/non-commercial only, and Traveller Map 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.