Battle.net vs RuneScape
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Battle.net vs RuneScape: common questions
Which is more reliable, Battle.net or RuneScape?
Both are neck-and-neck — Battle.net and RuneScape 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 RuneScape?
Battle.net has the lower median latency in our checks — Battle.net responds in 1024 ms versus RuneScape at 1525 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 RuneScape need an API key?
RuneScape needs no key, while Battle.net requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for RuneScape first.
Can I call Battle.net and RuneScape from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Battle.net and RuneScape from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Battle.net and RuneScape free for commercial use?
Battle.net has unclear commercial terms, and RuneScape 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.