Barter.VG vs Magic: The Gathering

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%98.0%
Uptime · 30d100%96.7%
P50 · ms256394
P95 · ms8213556
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no keyFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished1000 req/window · 999 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Barter.VG vs Magic: The Gathering: common questions

Which is more reliable, Barter.VG or Magic: The Gathering?

On our scheduled checks, Barter.VG leads on measured uptime — Barter.VG at 99.02% versus Magic: The Gathering at 98.0% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, Barter.VG or Magic: The Gathering?

Barter.VG has the lower median latency in our checks — Barter.VG responds in 256 ms versus Magic: The Gathering at 394 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 Magic: The Gathering need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Barter.VG is callable with no signup, and Magic: The Gathering is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Barter.VG and Magic: The Gathering from the browser?

Yes — both Barter.VG and Magic: The Gathering 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 Magic: The Gathering free for commercial use?

Barter.VG has unclear commercial terms, and Magic: The Gathering 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.