Deck of Cards vs Dota 2
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Deck of Cards vs Dota 2: common questions
Which is more reliable, Deck of Cards or Dota 2?
On our scheduled checks, Deck of Cards leads on measured uptime — Deck of Cards at 99.02% versus Dota 2 at 97.1% 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, Deck of Cards or Dota 2?
Dota 2 has the lower median latency in our checks — Deck of Cards responds in 401 ms versus Dota 2 at 236 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 Deck of Cards and Dota 2 need an API key?
Deck of Cards needs no key, while Dota 2 requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Deck of Cards first.
Can I call Deck of Cards and Dota 2 from the browser?
Yes — both Deck of Cards and Dota 2 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 Deck of Cards and Dota 2 free for commercial use?
Deck of Cards has unclear commercial terms, and Dota 2 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.