Cross Universe vs RuneScape

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms401525
P95 · ms4483666
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (fan project)Unverified (© Jagex)
Free tierFree — no keyFree, no API key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Cross Universe vs RuneScape: common questions

Which is more reliable, Cross Universe or RuneScape?

Both are neck-and-neck — Cross Universe and RuneScape 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, Cross Universe or RuneScape?

Cross Universe has the lower median latency in our checks — Cross Universe responds in 40 ms versus RuneScape at 1525 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 RuneScape need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Cross Universe 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 Cross Universe and RuneScape from the browser?

Only Cross Universe 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 Cross Universe and RuneScape free for commercial use?

Cross Universe 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.