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Battle.net vs Dota 2

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

APIBattle.netNEW—Dota 2NEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Battle.net vs Dota 2: common questions

Which is more reliable, Battle.net or Dota 2?

On our scheduled checks, Dota 2 leads on measured uptime — Battle.net at —% versus Dota 2 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 Battle.net and Dota 2 need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Battle.net uses an API key and Dota 2 uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call Battle.net and Dota 2 from the browser?

Only Dota 2 is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Battle.net needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Battle.net and Dota 2 free for commercial use?

Battle.net has unclear commercial terms, and Dota 2 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.