Barter.VG vs Deck of Cards
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Barter.VG vs Deck of Cards: common questions
Which is more reliable, Barter.VG or Deck of Cards?
On our scheduled checks, Deck of Cards leads on measured uptime — Barter.VG at —% versus Deck of Cards 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 Barter.VG and Deck of Cards need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Barter.VG is callable with no signup, and Deck of Cards is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Barter.VG and Deck of Cards from the browser?
Yes — both Barter.VG and Deck of Cards send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are Barter.VG and Deck of Cards free for commercial use?
Barter.VG has unclear commercial terms, and Deck of Cards 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.