Psychonauts API vs XIVAPI

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms2979578
P95 · ms36991451
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified; fan tribute, game © Double FineUnverified; game content © Square Enix
Free tierFree, no API key requiredFree; optional free key raises limits
Rate limitUnpublishedRate-limited; higher limits with a free key (see docs)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Psychonauts API vs XIVAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Psychonauts API or XIVAPI?

On our scheduled checks, XIVAPI leads on measured uptime — Psychonauts API at 99.02% versus XIVAPI at 100% 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, Psychonauts API or XIVAPI?

XIVAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — Psychonauts API responds in 2979 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 Psychonauts API and XIVAPI need an API key?

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

Only XIVAPI 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 XIVAPI free for commercial use?

Psychonauts 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.