Pokefact API vs Traveller Map
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Pokefact API vs Traveller Map: common questions
Which is more reliable, Pokefact API or Traveller Map?
On our scheduled checks, Pokefact API leads on measured uptime — Pokefact API 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, Pokefact API or Traveller Map?
Traveller Map has the lower median latency in our checks — Pokefact API responds in 1757 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 Pokefact API and Traveller Map need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Pokefact API 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 Pokefact API and Traveller Map from the browser?
Yes — both Pokefact API 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 Pokefact API and Traveller Map free for commercial use?
Pokefact API has unclear commercial terms, 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.