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Minecraft Server Status vs Steam

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

APIMinecraft Server StatusDYING18SteamHEALTHY91
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d17.6%88.2%
Uptime · 30d20.0%85.0%
P50 · ms1128268
P95 · ms4851486
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree, no API keyFree, no API key
Rate limitResponses cached per host (~1 min); no published request capUnpublished (undocumented endpoint; IP rate-limited)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Minecraft Server Status vs Steam: common questions

Which is more reliable, Minecraft Server Status or Steam?

On our scheduled checks, Steam leads on measured uptime — Minecraft Server Status at 17.6% versus Steam at 88.2% 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 Steam?

Steam has the lower median latency in our checks — Minecraft Server Status responds in 1128 ms versus Steam at 268 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 Steam need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Minecraft Server Status 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 Minecraft Server Status and Steam from the browser?

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

Are Minecraft Server Status and Steam free for commercial use?

Minecraft Server Status 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.