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Raider vs Steam

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

APIRaiderNEW—SteamNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (Blizzard game data)Unverified
Free tierFree, no API key for public dataFree, no API key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished (undocumented endpoint; IP rate-limited)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Raider vs Steam: common questions

Which is more reliable, Raider or Steam?

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

Neither needs a paid key — Raider 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 Raider and Steam from the browser?

Only Raider 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 Raider and Steam free for commercial use?

Raider 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.