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RuneScape vs XIVAPI

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

APIRuneScapeHEALTHY80XIVAPIHEALTHY93
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms1525578
P95 · ms36661451
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (© Jagex)Unverified; game content © Square Enix
Free tierFree, no API keyFree; optional free key raises limits
Rate limitUnpublishedRate-limited; higher limits with a free key (see docs)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

RuneScape vs XIVAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, RuneScape or XIVAPI?

Both are neck-and-neck — RuneScape and XIVAPI 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 XIVAPI?

XIVAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — RuneScape responds in 1525 ms versus XIVAPI at 578 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 XIVAPI need an API key?

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

Can I call RuneScape and XIVAPI from the browser?

Only XIVAPI 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 XIVAPI free for commercial use?

RuneScape has unclear commercial terms, and XIVAPI 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.