Psychonauts API vs Raider

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d98.9%98.9%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms2855140
P95 · ms42074160
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified; fan tribute, game © Double FineUnverified (Blizzard game data)
Free tierFree, no API key requiredFree, no API key for public data
Rate limitUnpublished300 req/window · 0 remaining · resets 1787935537
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

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.