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Riddles API vs SWAPI.info

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

APIRiddles APINEW—SWAPI.infoNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
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
operationalpartialdownno data

Riddles API vs SWAPI.info: common questions

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

On our scheduled checks, SWAPI.info leads on measured uptime — Riddles API at —% versus SWAPI.info 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 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.