Universalis vs XIVAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Universalis vs XIVAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, Universalis or XIVAPI?
On our scheduled checks, XIVAPI leads on measured uptime — Universalis at 96.1% 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, Universalis or XIVAPI?
Universalis has the lower median latency in our checks — Universalis responds in 215 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 Universalis and XIVAPI need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Universalis is callable with no signup, and XIVAPI is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Universalis and XIVAPI from the browser?
Yes — both Universalis 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 Universalis and XIVAPI free for commercial use?
Universalis 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.