Psychonauts API vs Raider
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Psychonauts API vs Raider: common questions
Which is more reliable, Psychonauts API or Raider?
Both are neck-and-neck — Psychonauts API and Raider each measure 98.9% 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, Psychonauts API or Raider?
Raider has the lower median latency in our checks — Psychonauts API responds in 2855 ms versus Raider at 140 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 Psychonauts API and Raider need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Psychonauts API is callable with no signup, and Raider is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Psychonauts API and Raider from the browser?
Only Raider 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 Raider free for commercial use?
Psychonauts API has unclear commercial terms, and Raider 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.