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SpaceTradersAPI vs XIVAPI

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

APISpaceTradersAPINEW—XIVAPINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified; game content © Square Enix
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree; optional free key raises limits
Rate limitRetry-After: 1sRate-limited; higher limits with a free key (see docs)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

SpaceTradersAPI vs XIVAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, SpaceTradersAPI or XIVAPI?

On our scheduled checks, XIVAPI leads on measured uptime — SpaceTradersAPI at —% versus XIVAPI 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 SpaceTradersAPI and XIVAPI need an API key?

XIVAPI needs no key, while SpaceTradersAPI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for XIVAPI first.

Can I call SpaceTradersAPI and XIVAPI from the browser?

Yes — both SpaceTradersAPI and XIVAPI 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 SpaceTradersAPI and XIVAPI free for commercial use?

SpaceTradersAPI 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.