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RuneScape vs Universalis

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

APIRuneScapeNEW—UniversalisNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (© Jagex)Unverified; crowdsourced data
Free tierFree, no API keyFree, no API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

RuneScape vs Universalis: common questions

Which is more reliable, RuneScape or Universalis?

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

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

Can I call RuneScape and Universalis from the browser?

Only Universalis 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 Universalis free for commercial use?

RuneScape has unclear commercial terms, and Universalis 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.