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Battle.net vs PlayerDB

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

APIBattle.netNEW—PlayerDBNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree, no API key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Battle.net vs PlayerDB: common questions

Which is more reliable, Battle.net or PlayerDB?

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

PlayerDB needs no key, while Battle.net requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for PlayerDB first.

Can I call Battle.net and PlayerDB from the browser?

Only PlayerDB 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 PlayerDB free for commercial use?

Battle.net has unclear commercial terms, and PlayerDB 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.