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Pokefact API vs SpaceTradersAPI

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

APIPokefact APIHEALTHY80SpaceTradersAPIHEALTHY68
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms1757946
P95 · ms25751972
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedRetry-After: 1s
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Pokefact API vs SpaceTradersAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Pokefact API or SpaceTradersAPI?

Both are neck-and-neck — Pokefact API and SpaceTradersAPI each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, Pokefact API or SpaceTradersAPI?

SpaceTradersAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — Pokefact API responds in 1757 ms versus SpaceTradersAPI at 946 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 SpaceTradersAPI need an API key?

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

Can I call Pokefact API and SpaceTradersAPI from the browser?

Yes — both Pokefact API 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 Pokefact API and SpaceTradersAPI free for commercial use?

Pokefact API has unclear commercial terms, 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.