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Steam vs XIVAPI

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

APISteamNEW—XIVAPINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified; game content © Square Enix
Free tierFree, no API keyFree; optional free key raises limits
Rate limitUnpublished (undocumented endpoint; IP rate-limited)Rate-limited; higher limits with a free key (see docs)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Steam vs XIVAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Steam or XIVAPI?

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

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

Only XIVAPI 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 XIVAPI free for commercial use?

Steam 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.