SWAPI vs The Office API

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d66.7%99.02%
Uptime · 30d43.3%100%
P50 · ms4831459
P95 · ms14512468
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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SWAPI vs The Office API: common questions

Which is more reliable, SWAPI or The Office API?

On our scheduled checks, The Office API leads on measured uptime — SWAPI at 66.7% versus The Office API at 99.02% 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, SWAPI or The Office API?

SWAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — SWAPI responds in 483 ms versus The Office API at 1459 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 SWAPI and The Office API need an API key?

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

Can I call SWAPI and The Office API from the browser?

Yes — both SWAPI and The Office API 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 SWAPI and The Office API free for commercial use?

SWAPI has unclear commercial terms, and The Office API 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.