GDBrowser vs RuneScape

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms2091525
P95 · ms8723666
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (© Jagex)
Free tierFree — no API keyFree, no API key
Rate limit150 req/window · 149 remaining · resets 1783513202Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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GDBrowser vs RuneScape: common questions

Which is more reliable, GDBrowser or RuneScape?

On our scheduled checks, RuneScape leads on measured uptime — GDBrowser 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, GDBrowser or RuneScape?

GDBrowser has the lower median latency in our checks — GDBrowser responds in 209 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 GDBrowser and RuneScape need an API key?

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

Can I call GDBrowser and RuneScape from the browser?

Only GDBrowser 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 GDBrowser and RuneScape free for commercial use?

GDBrowser 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.