Deck of Cards vs FreeToGame
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Deck of Cards vs FreeToGame: common questions
Which is more reliable, Deck of Cards or FreeToGame?
Both are neck-and-neck — Deck of Cards and FreeToGame 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, Deck of Cards or FreeToGame?
FreeToGame has the lower median latency in our checks — Deck of Cards responds in 245 ms versus FreeToGame at 127 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 FreeToGame need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Deck of Cards is callable with no signup, and FreeToGame is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Deck of Cards and FreeToGame from the browser?
Yes — both Deck of Cards and FreeToGame 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 FreeToGame free for commercial use?
Deck of Cards has unclear commercial terms, and FreeToGame 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.