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Dota vs Sao Project

Dota is the more popular of the two, with 8,322 recorded sessions versus 17. Dota averages more players per lobby (7 vs 1.7), suggesting larger games. Sao Project lobbies fill faster, sitting open 3.3 min on average versus 8.6 min for Dota. Over the past 30 days, Dota has seen more activity.

Dota Sao Project
Head to Head
MetricDotaSao Project
Total sessions8,322 ▲17
Unique hosts457 ▲4
Avg players/lobby7 ▲1.7
Avg lobby open time8.6 min3.3 min ▲
Sessions (30d)4,148 ▲6
Tracked versions1735
Last hostedJul 11, 2026Jul 10, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
3,725
4
Jun 26
11,463
8
Jul 26
6,027
6
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Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Dota and Sao Project on Warcraft 3

Dota is more popular, with 8,322 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 17 for the other. Popularity can shift over time — WC3 Tracker records live lobby activity across all servers.
Dota has more players per lobby on average (7) than Sao Project (1.7).
Sao Project lobbies fill faster, sitting open 3.3 min on average versus 8.6 min for Dota. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Dota has had more sessions in the last 30 days (4,148 vs 6). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Dota has been hosted by 457 unique BattleTags and Sao Project by 4. Dota has the wider host base.