Pokefact API vs PotterDB
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Pokefact API vs PotterDB: common questions
Which is more reliable, Pokefact API or PotterDB?
On our scheduled checks, Pokefact API leads on measured uptime — Pokefact API at 100% versus PotterDB at 99.44% 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, Pokefact API or PotterDB?
PotterDB has the lower median latency in our checks — Pokefact API responds in 1602 ms versus PotterDB at 326 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 Pokefact API and PotterDB need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Pokefact API is callable with no signup, and PotterDB is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Pokefact API and PotterDB from the browser?
Yes — both Pokefact API and PotterDB 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 Pokefact API and PotterDB free for commercial use?
Pokefact API has unclear commercial terms, and PotterDB 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.