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Data Dragon API vs SportScore

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

APIData Dragon APINEW—SportScoreNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no key (attribution tier)
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Data Dragon API vs SportScore: common questions

Which is more reliable, Data Dragon API or SportScore?

On our scheduled checks, SportScore leads on measured uptime — Data Dragon API at —% versus SportScore 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 Data Dragon API and SportScore need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Data Dragon API is callable with no signup, and SportScore is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Data Dragon API and SportScore from the browser?

Yes — both Data Dragon API and SportScore 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 Data Dragon API and SportScore free for commercial use?

Data Dragon API has unclear commercial terms, and SportScore 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.