Open5e vs Steam
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Open5e vs Steam: common questions
Which is more reliable, Open5e or Steam?
On our scheduled checks, Steam leads on measured uptime — Open5e at 88.8% versus Steam at 93.9% 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, Open5e or Steam?
Open5e has the lower median latency in our checks — Open5e responds in 198 ms versus Steam at 203 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 Open5e and Steam need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Open5e is callable with no signup, and Steam is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Open5e and Steam from the browser?
Only Open5e is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Steam needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Open5e and Steam free for commercial use?
Open5e has unclear commercial terms, and Steam 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.