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Chess.com vs RuneScape

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

APIChess.comNEW—RuneScapeNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (© Jagex)
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 RuneScape: common questions

Which is more reliable, Chess.com or RuneScape?

On our scheduled checks, RuneScape leads on measured uptime — Chess.com at —% versus RuneScape 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 Chess.com and RuneScape need an API key?

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

Can I call Chess.com and RuneScape from the browser?

Only Chess.com is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. RuneScape needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Chess.com and RuneScape free for commercial use?

Chess.com has unclear commercial terms, and RuneScape 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.