Deck of Cards vs TCGApi
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Deck of Cards vs TCGApi: common questions
Which is more reliable, Deck of Cards or TCGApi?
Both are neck-and-neck — Deck of Cards and TCGApi 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 TCGApi?
TCGApi has the lower median latency in our checks — Deck of Cards responds in 245 ms versus TCGApi at 81 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 TCGApi need an API key?
Deck of Cards needs no key, while TCGApi 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 TCGApi from the browser?
Yes — both Deck of Cards and TCGApi 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 TCGApi free for commercial use?
Deck of Cards has unclear commercial terms, and TCGApi 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.