Battle.net vs Steam
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Battle.net vs Steam: common questions
Which is more reliable, Battle.net or Steam?
On our scheduled checks, Battle.net leads on measured uptime — Battle.net at 100% versus Steam at 88.2% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, Battle.net or Steam?
Steam has the lower median latency in our checks — Battle.net responds in 1024 ms versus Steam at 268 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 Steam need an API key?
Steam needs no key, while Battle.net requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Steam first.
Can I call Battle.net and Steam from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Battle.net and Steam 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 Steam free for commercial use?
Battle.net has unclear commercial terms, and Steam 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.