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Battle.net vs PotterDB

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

APIBattle.netHEALTHY85PotterDBHEALTHY90
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms1024525
P95 · ms31731193
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (data derived from Harry Potter Fandom, CC BY-SA)
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree — no key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Battle.net vs PotterDB: common questions

Which is more reliable, Battle.net or PotterDB?

Both are neck-and-neck — Battle.net and PotterDB 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 PotterDB?

PotterDB has the lower median latency in our checks — Battle.net responds in 1024 ms versus PotterDB at 525 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 PotterDB need an API key?

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

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

Only PotterDB 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 PotterDB free for commercial use?

Battle.net has unclear commercial terms, and PotterDB 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.