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Eve Online vs Steam

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

APIEve OnlineHEALTHY92SteamHEALTHY91
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%88.2%
Uptime · 30d98.3%85.0%
P50 · ms420268
P95 · ms1340486
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree, no API key
Rate limit600/15m req/window · 598 remainingUnpublished (undocumented endpoint; IP rate-limited)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Eve Online vs Steam: common questions

Which is more reliable, Eve Online or Steam?

On our scheduled checks, Eve Online leads on measured uptime — Eve Online at 99.02% versus Steam at 88.2% 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 Steam?

Steam has the lower median latency in our checks — Eve Online responds in 420 ms versus Steam at 268 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 Steam need an API key?

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

Can I call Eve Online and Steam from the browser?

Only Eve Online is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Steam needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Eve Online and Steam free for commercial use?

Eve Online has unclear commercial terms, and Steam 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.