Barter.VG vs Deck of Cards

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms256401
P95 · ms8213645
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no keyFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Barter.VG vs Deck of Cards: common questions

Which is more reliable, Barter.VG or Deck of Cards?

Both are neck-and-neck — Barter.VG and Deck of Cards each measure 99.02% 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, Barter.VG or Deck of Cards?

Barter.VG has the lower median latency in our checks — Barter.VG responds in 256 ms versus Deck of Cards at 401 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 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.