shipapis
StarSubmit an APISubmit API

Dota 2 vs Scryfall

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIDota 2HEALTHY89ScryfallHEALTHY71
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d97.1%96.1%
Uptime · 30d96.7%98.3%
P50 · ms236470
P95 · ms6432767
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedCard data free to use; MTG content © Wizards of the Coast (see docs)
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree, no API key required
Rate limitUnpublished~10 requests/second; docs ask for 50-100 ms between requests
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Dota 2 vs Scryfall: common questions

Which is more reliable, Dota 2 or Scryfall?

On our scheduled checks, Dota 2 leads on measured uptime — Dota 2 at 97.1% versus Scryfall at 96.1% 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, Dota 2 or Scryfall?

Dota 2 has the lower median latency in our checks — Dota 2 responds in 236 ms versus Scryfall at 470 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 Dota 2 and Scryfall need an API key?

Scryfall needs no key, while Dota 2 requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Scryfall first.

Can I call Dota 2 and Scryfall from the browser?

Yes — both Dota 2 and Scryfall 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 Dota 2 and Scryfall free for commercial use?

Dota 2 has unclear commercial terms, and Scryfall 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.