Deck of Cards vs FFXIV Collect
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Deck of Cards vs FFXIV Collect: common questions
Which is more reliable, Deck of Cards or FFXIV Collect?
On our scheduled checks, FFXIV Collect leads on measured uptime — Deck of Cards at —% versus FFXIV Collect 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 Deck of Cards and FFXIV Collect need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Deck of Cards is callable with no signup, and FFXIV Collect is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Deck of Cards and FFXIV Collect from the browser?
Only Deck of Cards is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. FFXIV Collect needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Deck of Cards and FFXIV Collect free for commercial use?
Deck of Cards has unclear commercial terms, and FFXIV Collect 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.