Star Wars Databank vs SWAPI GraphQL
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Star Wars Databank vs SWAPI GraphQL: common questions
Which is more reliable, Star Wars Databank or SWAPI GraphQL?
On our scheduled checks, SWAPI GraphQL leads on measured uptime — Star Wars Databank at 28.4% versus SWAPI GraphQL 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, Star Wars Databank or SWAPI GraphQL?
Star Wars Databank has the lower median latency in our checks — Star Wars Databank responds in 260 ms versus SWAPI GraphQL at 858 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 Star Wars Databank and SWAPI GraphQL need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Star Wars Databank is callable with no signup, and SWAPI GraphQL is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Star Wars Databank and SWAPI GraphQL from the browser?
Yes — both Star Wars Databank and SWAPI GraphQL 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 Star Wars Databank and SWAPI GraphQL free for commercial use?
Star Wars Databank has unclear commercial terms, and SWAPI GraphQL 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.