Builder comparison
Electional vs Prokerala
Prokerala is a broad astrology API suite for building horoscope and chart products. Electional is narrower: ranked electional windows, exact transit timing, transparent scoring, and MCP access for products that must answer when to act.
Public source checked
Official Prokerala API docs list Vedic astrology, Western astrology, numerology, PDF reports, WordPress plugins, and sample API clients.
Official sourceSide-by-side
| Dimension | Electional | Prokerala |
|---|---|---|
| Primary job | Decide the best time to act | Generate astrology content and reports |
| Electional scoring | 72 intents with ranked windows | Not positioned as the core product |
| Transit timing | Enter, exact, and exit timestamps | General transit/chart endpoints |
| Vedic coverage | Focused Vedic chart, dasha, nakshatra, varga, Sade Sati | Broad Vedic API catalog |
| Transparency | Score lanes, blockers, aspects, and caveats visible | Endpoint output varies by product |
| Agent access | MCP tool surface included | Traditional API integration |
Who should pick what
Electional is best for
- Products that need ranked electional windows instead of raw chart outputs
- Practitioners or apps that need the scoring receipt beside each recommendation
- AI-agent builders who need REST plus MCP timing tools
Prokerala is best for
- Teams building Vedic astrology content, panchang, compatibility, or report workflows
- Developers who want a broad catalog of astrology endpoints in one vendor
- Sites that need WordPress/plugin-oriented astrology content delivery
Honest fit
Use Prokerala when breadth of Vedic API coverage matters more than ranked timing.
Use Electional when the product question is which window is strongest for a concrete action.
The tools can be complementary: Prokerala for content breadth, Electional for scored timing decisions.
FAQ
Is Electional a full Prokerala replacement?
No. Prokerala is broader for astrology content APIs. Electional is built for ranked electional windows, transit timing, and agent-ready timing workflows.
Which is better for Vedic astrology features?
Choose Prokerala for broad Vedic content coverage. Choose Electional when Vedic timing needs to connect to scored decisions, dasha context, and transparent rationale.
Can a builder use both?
Yes. A general API suite can power content or reports while Electional handles scored timing and MCP workflows.
Need ranked electional windows, not another content feed?
Try the web surface first, or build directly against the API and MCP tools when your product needs repeatable astrology timing.