Cross Universe vs Dota 2

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%97.1%
Uptime · 30d100%96.7%
P50 · ms40236
P95 · ms448643
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (fan project)Unverified
Free tierFree — no keyFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Cross Universe vs Dota 2: common questions

Which is more reliable, Cross Universe or Dota 2?

On our scheduled checks, Cross Universe leads on measured uptime — Cross Universe at 100% versus Dota 2 at 97.1% 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, Cross Universe or Dota 2?

Cross Universe has the lower median latency in our checks — Cross Universe responds in 40 ms versus Dota 2 at 236 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 Cross Universe and Dota 2 need an API key?

Cross Universe needs no key, while Dota 2 requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Cross Universe first.

Can I call Cross Universe and Dota 2 from the browser?

Yes — both Cross Universe and Dota 2 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 Cross Universe and Dota 2 free for commercial use?

Cross Universe has unclear commercial terms, and Dota 2 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.