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Pokefact API vs XIVAPI

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

APIPokefact APIHEALTHY80XIVAPIHEALTHY93
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms1757578
P95 · ms25751451
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified; game content © Square Enix
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree; optional free key raises limits
Rate limitUnpublishedRate-limited; higher limits with a free key (see docs)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Pokefact API vs XIVAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Pokefact API or XIVAPI?

Both are neck-and-neck — Pokefact API and XIVAPI 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 XIVAPI?

XIVAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — Pokefact API responds in 1757 ms versus XIVAPI at 578 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 XIVAPI need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Pokefact API is callable with no signup, and XIVAPI is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Pokefact API and XIVAPI from the browser?

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

Pokefact API has unclear commercial terms, and XIVAPI 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.