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Eve Online vs RuneScape

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

APIEve OnlineHEALTHY92RuneScapeHEALTHY80
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%100%
Uptime · 30d98.3%100%
P50 · ms4201525
P95 · ms13403666
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (© Jagex)
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree, no API key
Rate limit600/15m req/window · 598 remainingUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Eve Online vs RuneScape: common questions

Which is more reliable, Eve Online or RuneScape?

On our scheduled checks, RuneScape leads on measured uptime — Eve Online at 99.02% versus RuneScape at 100% 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, Eve Online or RuneScape?

Eve Online has the lower median latency in our checks — Eve Online responds in 420 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 Eve Online and RuneScape need an API key?

RuneScape needs no key, while Eve Online requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for RuneScape first.

Can I call Eve Online and RuneScape from the browser?

Only Eve Online 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 Eve Online and RuneScape free for commercial use?

Eve Online 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.