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Minecraft ServerHub vs Open5e

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

APIMinecraft ServerHubDYING78Open5eHEALTHY87
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d86.1%88.8%
Uptime · 30d58.3%93.1%
P50 · ms1003198
P95 · ms24404308
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedSRD content under OGL 1.0a; API/site MIT-licensed
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree, no API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Minecraft ServerHub vs Open5e: common questions

Which is more reliable, Minecraft ServerHub or Open5e?

On our scheduled checks, Open5e leads on measured uptime — Minecraft ServerHub at 86.1% versus Open5e at 88.8% 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 ServerHub or Open5e?

Open5e has the lower median latency in our checks — Minecraft ServerHub responds in 1003 ms versus Open5e at 198 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 ServerHub and Open5e need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Minecraft ServerHub is callable with no signup, and Open5e is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Minecraft ServerHub and Open5e from the browser?

Only Open5e 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 Minecraft ServerHub and Open5e free for commercial use?

Minecraft ServerHub has unclear commercial terms, and Open5e 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.