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Battle.net vs Universalis

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

APIBattle.netHEALTHY85UniversalisHEALTHY95
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%96.1%
Uptime · 30d100%95.0%
P50 · ms1024215
P95 · ms31731304
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified; crowdsourced data
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree, no API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Battle.net vs Universalis: common questions

Which is more reliable, Battle.net or Universalis?

On our scheduled checks, Battle.net leads on measured uptime — Battle.net at 100% versus Universalis at 96.1% 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 Universalis?

Universalis has the lower median latency in our checks — Battle.net responds in 1024 ms versus Universalis at 215 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 Universalis need an API key?

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

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

Only Universalis 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 Universalis free for commercial use?

Battle.net has unclear commercial terms, and Universalis 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.