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Battle.net vs Universalis

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

APIBattle.netNEW—UniversalisNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
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, Universalis leads on measured uptime — Battle.net at —% versus Universalis 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 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.