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FFXIV Collect vs Scryfall

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

APIFFXIV CollectNEW—ScryfallNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified; game content © Square EnixCard data free to use; MTG content © Wizards of the Coast (see docs)
Free tierFree, no API key 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

FFXIV Collect vs Scryfall: common questions

Which is more reliable, FFXIV Collect or Scryfall?

On our scheduled checks, Scryfall leads on measured uptime — FFXIV Collect at —% versus Scryfall 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 FFXIV Collect and Scryfall need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — FFXIV Collect is callable with no signup, and Scryfall is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call FFXIV Collect and Scryfall from the browser?

Only Scryfall 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 FFXIV Collect and Scryfall free for commercial use?

FFXIV Collect 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.