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Minecraft Server Status vs Universalis

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

APIMinecraft Server StatusDYING18UniversalisHEALTHY95
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d17.6%96.1%
Uptime · 30d20.0%95.0%
P50 · ms1128215
P95 · ms48511304
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified; crowdsourced data
Free tierFree, no API keyFree, no API key required
Rate limitResponses cached per host (~1 min); no published request capUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Minecraft Server Status vs Universalis: common questions

Which is more reliable, Minecraft Server Status or Universalis?

On our scheduled checks, Universalis leads on measured uptime — Minecraft Server Status at 17.6% versus Universalis at 96.1% 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, Minecraft Server Status or Universalis?

Universalis has the lower median latency in our checks — Minecraft Server Status responds in 1128 ms versus Universalis at 215 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 Universalis need an API key?

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

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

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

Minecraft Server Status has unclear commercial terms, and Universalis 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.