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D&D 5e API vs RuneScape

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

APID&D 5e APIHEALTHY85RuneScapeHEALTHY80
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms10601525
P95 · ms20833666
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (© Jagex)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree, no API key
Rate limit100 req/window · 99 remaining · resets 1783515667Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

D&D 5e API vs RuneScape: common questions

Which is more reliable, D&D 5e API or RuneScape?

Both are neck-and-neck — D&D 5e API 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, D&D 5e API or RuneScape?

D&D 5e API has the lower median latency in our checks — D&D 5e API responds in 1060 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 D&D 5e API and RuneScape need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — D&D 5e API 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 D&D 5e API and RuneScape from the browser?

Only D&D 5e API 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 D&D 5e API and RuneScape free for commercial use?

D&D 5e API 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.