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Lichess vs Minecraft ServerHub

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

APILichessHEALTHY75Minecraft ServerHubDYING78
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d95.6%86.1%
Uptime · 30d88.3%58.3%
P50 · ms2371003
P95 · ms40882440
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Lichess vs Minecraft ServerHub: common questions

Which is more reliable, Lichess or Minecraft ServerHub?

On our scheduled checks, Lichess leads on measured uptime — Lichess at 95.6% versus Minecraft ServerHub at 86.1% 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, Lichess or Minecraft ServerHub?

Lichess has the lower median latency in our checks — Lichess responds in 237 ms versus Minecraft ServerHub at 1003 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 Lichess and Minecraft ServerHub need an API key?

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

Can I call Lichess and Minecraft ServerHub from the browser?

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

Are Lichess and Minecraft ServerHub free for commercial use?

Lichess has unclear commercial terms, and Minecraft ServerHub 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.