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Open5e vs RuneScape

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

APIOpen5eNEW—RuneScapeNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseSRD content under OGL 1.0a; API/site MIT-licensedUnverified (© Jagex)
Free tierFree, no API key requiredFree, no API key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Open5e vs RuneScape: common questions

Which is more reliable, Open5e or RuneScape?

On our scheduled checks, RuneScape leads on measured uptime — Open5e at —% versus RuneScape 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 Open5e and RuneScape need an API key?

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

Can I call Open5e and RuneScape from the browser?

Only Open5e is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. RuneScape needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Open5e and RuneScape free for commercial use?

Open5e has unclear commercial terms, and RuneScape 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.