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Trace Moe vs NekosBest

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

APITrace MoeNEW—NekosBestNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (images credited to their artists)
Free tierFree, no key; per-IP search quota appliesFree, no key
Rate limitConcurrency/quota limited per IP (check GET /me)Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Trace Moe vs NekosBest: common questions

Which is more reliable, Trace Moe or NekosBest?

On our scheduled checks, NekosBest leads on measured uptime — Trace Moe at —% versus NekosBest 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 Trace Moe and NekosBest need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Trace Moe is callable with no signup, and NekosBest is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Trace Moe and NekosBest from the browser?

Only Trace Moe is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. NekosBest needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Trace Moe and NekosBest free for commercial use?

Trace Moe has unclear commercial terms, and NekosBest 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.