Battle.net vs Eve Online
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Battle.net vs Eve Online: common questions
Which is more reliable, Battle.net or Eve Online?
On our scheduled checks, Battle.net leads on measured uptime — Battle.net at 100% versus Eve Online at 99.02% 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 Eve Online?
Eve Online has the lower median latency in our checks — Battle.net responds in 1024 ms versus Eve Online at 420 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 Eve Online need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Battle.net uses an API key and Eve Online 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 Eve Online from the browser?
Only Eve Online 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 Eve Online free for commercial use?
Battle.net has unclear commercial terms, and Eve Online 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.