Battle.net vs Deck of Cards
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Battle.net vs Deck of Cards: common questions
Which is more reliable, Battle.net or Deck of Cards?
Both are neck-and-neck — Battle.net and Deck of Cards each measure 100% 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, Battle.net or Deck of Cards?
Deck of Cards has the lower median latency in our checks — Battle.net responds in 703 ms versus Deck of Cards at 245 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 Battle.net and Deck of Cards need an API key?
Deck of Cards needs no key, while Battle.net requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Deck of Cards first.
Can I call Battle.net and Deck of Cards from the browser?
Only Deck of Cards is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Battle.net needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Battle.net and Deck of Cards free for commercial use?
Battle.net 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.