SuperHeroes vs XIVAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
SuperHeroes vs XIVAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, SuperHeroes or XIVAPI?
On our scheduled checks, XIVAPI leads on measured uptime — SuperHeroes 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, SuperHeroes or XIVAPI?
XIVAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — SuperHeroes responds in 1145 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 SuperHeroes and XIVAPI need an API key?
XIVAPI needs no key, while SuperHeroes requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for XIVAPI first.
Can I call SuperHeroes and XIVAPI from the browser?
Yes — both SuperHeroes 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 SuperHeroes and XIVAPI free for commercial use?
SuperHeroes 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.