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Battle.net vs PokéAPI

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

APIBattle.netNEW—PokéAPIHEALTHY—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
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?

On our scheduled checks, PokéAPI leads on measured uptime — Battle.net at —% versus PokéAPI 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 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.