Wynncraft vs xkcd
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Wynncraft vs xkcd: common questions
Which is more reliable, Wynncraft or xkcd?
Both are neck-and-neck — Wynncraft and xkcd 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, Wynncraft or xkcd?
xkcd has the lower median latency in our checks — Wynncraft responds in 778 ms versus xkcd at 164 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 Wynncraft and xkcd need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Wynncraft is callable with no signup, and xkcd is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Wynncraft and xkcd from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Wynncraft and xkcd from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Wynncraft and xkcd free for commercial use?
Wynncraft has unclear commercial terms, and xkcd is personal/non-commercial only. 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.