Riddles API vs SWAPI.info

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms32142
P95 · ms14641189
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Riddles API vs SWAPI.info: common questions

Which is more reliable, Riddles API or SWAPI.info?

Both are neck-and-neck — Riddles API and SWAPI.info 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, Riddles API or SWAPI.info?

SWAPI.info has the lower median latency in our checks — Riddles API responds in 321 ms versus SWAPI.info at 42 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 Riddles API and SWAPI.info need an API key?

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

Can I call Riddles API and SWAPI.info from the browser?

Yes — both Riddles API and SWAPI.info 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 Riddles API and SWAPI.info free for commercial use?

Riddles API has unclear commercial terms, and SWAPI.info 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.