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Dota 2 vs XIVAPI

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

APIDota 2NEW—XIVAPINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified; game content © Square Enix
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree; optional free key raises limits
Rate limitUnpublishedRate-limited; higher limits with a free key (see docs)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Dota 2 vs XIVAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Dota 2 or XIVAPI?

On our scheduled checks, XIVAPI leads on measured uptime — Dota 2 at —% versus XIVAPI 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 Dota 2 and XIVAPI need an API key?

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

Can I call Dota 2 and XIVAPI from the browser?

Yes — both Dota 2 and XIVAPI 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 Dota 2 and XIVAPI free for commercial use?

Dota 2 has unclear commercial terms, and XIVAPI 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.