Minecraft Server Status vs RuneScape
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Minecraft Server Status vs RuneScape: common questions
Which is more reliable, Minecraft Server Status or RuneScape?
On our scheduled checks, RuneScape leads on measured uptime — Minecraft Server Status at 17.6% 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, Minecraft Server Status or RuneScape?
Minecraft Server Status has the lower median latency in our checks — Minecraft Server Status responds in 1128 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 Minecraft Server Status and RuneScape need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Minecraft Server Status 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 Minecraft Server Status and RuneScape from the browser?
Only Minecraft Server Status 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 Minecraft Server Status and RuneScape free for commercial use?
Minecraft Server Status 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.