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RuneScape vs TETR.IO

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

APIRuneScapeHEALTHY80TETR.IOHEALTHY96
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms1525357
P95 · ms3666906
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (© Jagex)Unverified
Free tierFree, no API keyFree, no API key
Rate limitUnpublishedHonor server-provided cache expiry (~60s); docs require caching
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

RuneScape vs TETR.IO: common questions

Which is more reliable, RuneScape or TETR.IO?

Both are neck-and-neck — RuneScape and TETR.IO each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, RuneScape or TETR.IO?

TETR.IO has the lower median latency in our checks — RuneScape responds in 1525 ms versus TETR.IO at 357 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 RuneScape and TETR.IO need an API key?

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

Can I call RuneScape and TETR.IO from the browser?

Only TETR.IO 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 RuneScape and TETR.IO free for commercial use?

RuneScape has unclear commercial terms, and TETR.IO 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.