SWAPI.info vs The Trivia API

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms42308
P95 · ms1189629
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished20 req/window · 19 remaining · resets 4
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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SWAPI.info vs The Trivia API: common questions

Which is more reliable, SWAPI.info or The Trivia API?

Both are neck-and-neck — SWAPI.info and The Trivia API each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, SWAPI.info or The Trivia API?

SWAPI.info has the lower median latency in our checks — SWAPI.info responds in 42 ms versus The Trivia API at 308 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.info and The Trivia API need an API key?

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

Can I call SWAPI.info and The Trivia API from the browser?

Yes — both SWAPI.info and The Trivia 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.info and The Trivia API free for commercial use?

SWAPI.info has unclear commercial terms, and The Trivia 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.