Psychonauts API vs PotterDB

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified; fan tribute, game © Double FineUnverified (data derived from Harry Potter Fandom, CC BY-SA)
Free tierFree, no API key requiredFree — no key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Psychonauts API vs PotterDB: common questions

Which is more reliable, Psychonauts API or PotterDB?

On our scheduled checks, PotterDB leads on measured uptime — Psychonauts API at —% versus PotterDB at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do Psychonauts API and PotterDB need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Psychonauts 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 Psychonauts API and PotterDB from the browser?

Only PotterDB is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Psychonauts API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Psychonauts API and PotterDB free for commercial use?

Psychonauts 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.