Battle.net vs Dota 2
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Battle.net vs Dota 2: common questions
Which is more reliable, Battle.net or Dota 2?
On our scheduled checks, Battle.net leads on measured uptime — Battle.net at 100% versus Dota 2 at 97.1% 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, Battle.net or Dota 2?
Dota 2 has the lower median latency in our checks — Battle.net responds in 1024 ms versus Dota 2 at 236 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 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.