Deck of Cards vs RuneScape
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Deck of Cards vs RuneScape: common questions
Which is more reliable, Deck of Cards or RuneScape?
Both are neck-and-neck — Deck of Cards and RuneScape 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 RuneScape?
Deck of Cards has the lower median latency in our checks — Deck of Cards responds in 245 ms versus RuneScape at 707 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 RuneScape need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Deck of Cards is callable with no signup, and RuneScape is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Deck of Cards and RuneScape from the browser?
Only Deck of Cards is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. RuneScape needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Deck of Cards and RuneScape free for commercial use?
Deck of Cards has unclear commercial terms, and RuneScape 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.