Minecraft ServerHub vs PlayerDB

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree, no API key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Minecraft ServerHub vs PlayerDB: common questions

Which is more reliable, Minecraft ServerHub or PlayerDB?

On our scheduled checks, PlayerDB leads on measured uptime — Minecraft ServerHub at —% versus PlayerDB at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do Minecraft ServerHub and PlayerDB need an API key?

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

Can I call Minecraft ServerHub and PlayerDB from the browser?

Yes — both Minecraft ServerHub and PlayerDB 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 ServerHub and PlayerDB free for commercial use?

Minecraft ServerHub has unclear commercial terms, and PlayerDB 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.