FFXIV Collect vs Steam
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
FFXIV Collect vs Steam: common questions
Which is more reliable, FFXIV Collect or Steam?
On our scheduled checks, Steam leads on measured uptime — FFXIV Collect at —% versus Steam 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 FFXIV Collect and Steam need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — FFXIV Collect is callable with no signup, and Steam is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call FFXIV Collect and Steam from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call FFXIV Collect and Steam from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are FFXIV Collect and Steam free for commercial use?
FFXIV Collect 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.