Chess.com vs MMO Games

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%91.2%
Uptime · 30d98.3%100%
P50 · ms168354
P95 · ms6821393
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no API keyFree, no API key
Rate limitSerial requests expected; no fixed cap publishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Chess.com vs MMO Games: common questions

Which is more reliable, Chess.com or MMO Games?

On our scheduled checks, Chess.com leads on measured uptime — Chess.com at 99.02% versus MMO Games at 91.2% 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, Chess.com or MMO Games?

Chess.com has the lower median latency in our checks — Chess.com responds in 168 ms versus MMO Games at 354 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 Chess.com and MMO Games need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Chess.com is callable with no signup, and MMO Games is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Chess.com and MMO Games from the browser?

Yes — both Chess.com and MMO Games send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are Chess.com and MMO Games free for commercial use?

Chess.com has unclear commercial terms, and MMO Games 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.