Minecraft Server Status vs XIVAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Minecraft Server Status vs XIVAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, Minecraft Server Status or XIVAPI?
On our scheduled checks, XIVAPI leads on measured uptime — Minecraft Server Status at 17.6% versus XIVAPI 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 XIVAPI?
XIVAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — Minecraft Server Status responds in 1128 ms versus XIVAPI at 578 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 XIVAPI need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Minecraft Server Status is callable with no signup, and XIVAPI is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Minecraft Server Status and XIVAPI from the browser?
Yes — both Minecraft Server Status and XIVAPI 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 XIVAPI free for commercial use?
Minecraft Server Status has unclear commercial terms, and XIVAPI 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.