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Battle.net vs PokéAPI

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

APIBattle.netHEALTHY85PokéAPIHEALTHY100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms102461
P95 · ms31732193
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearno
Data licenseUnverifiedFair-use fan data
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredUnlimited (be reasonable)
Rate limitUnpublishedNone — locally cache please
In directory since2026-07-052026-05-02
operationalpartialdownno data

Battle.net vs PokéAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Battle.net or PokéAPI?

Both are neck-and-neck — Battle.net and PokéAPI each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, Battle.net or PokéAPI?

PokéAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — Battle.net responds in 1024 ms versus PokéAPI at 61 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 PokéAPI need an API key?

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

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

Only PokéAPI 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 PokéAPI free for commercial use?

Battle.net has unclear commercial terms, and PokéAPI is personal/non-commercial only. 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.