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Battle.net vs Steam

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

APIBattle.netNEW—SteamNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree, no API key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished (undocumented endpoint; IP rate-limited)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Battle.net vs Steam: common questions

Which is more reliable, Battle.net or Steam?

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