GDBrowser vs Minecraft Server Status

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%17.6%
Uptime · 30d100%20.0%
P50 · ms2091128
P95 · ms8724851
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no API keyFree, no API key
Rate limit150 req/window · 149 remaining · resets 1783513202Responses cached per host (~1 min); no published request cap
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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GDBrowser vs Minecraft Server Status: common questions

Which is more reliable, GDBrowser or Minecraft Server Status?

On our scheduled checks, GDBrowser leads on measured uptime — GDBrowser at 99.02% versus Minecraft Server Status at 17.6% 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, GDBrowser or Minecraft Server Status?

GDBrowser has the lower median latency in our checks — GDBrowser responds in 209 ms versus Minecraft Server Status at 1128 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 GDBrowser and Minecraft Server Status need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — GDBrowser is callable with no signup, and Minecraft Server Status is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call GDBrowser and Minecraft Server Status from the browser?

Yes — both GDBrowser and Minecraft Server Status 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 GDBrowser and Minecraft Server Status free for commercial use?

GDBrowser has unclear commercial terms, and Minecraft Server Status 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.