Battle.net vs xkcd
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Battle.net vs xkcd: common questions
Which is more reliable, Battle.net or xkcd?
Both are neck-and-neck — Battle.net and xkcd 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 xkcd?
xkcd has the lower median latency in our checks — Battle.net responds in 1024 ms versus xkcd at 164 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 xkcd need an API key?
xkcd needs no key, while Battle.net requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for xkcd first.
Can I call Battle.net and xkcd from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Battle.net and xkcd 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 xkcd free for commercial use?
Battle.net has unclear commercial terms, and xkcd is personal/non-commercial only. 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.