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Steam vs SuperHeroes

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

APISteamNEW—SuperHeroesNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree, no API keyFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublished (undocumented endpoint; IP rate-limited)Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Steam vs SuperHeroes: common questions

Which is more reliable, Steam or SuperHeroes?

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

Steam needs no key, while SuperHeroes requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Steam first.

Can I call Steam and SuperHeroes from the browser?

Only SuperHeroes 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 Steam and SuperHeroes free for commercial use?

Steam has unclear commercial terms, and SuperHeroes 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.