GDBrowser vs Scryfall

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%96.1%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms209470
P95 · ms8722767
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedCard data free to use; MTG content © Wizards of the Coast (see docs)
Free tierFree — no API keyFree, no API key required
Rate limit150 req/window · 149 remaining · resets 1783513202~10 requests/second; docs ask for 50-100 ms between requests
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

GDBrowser vs Scryfall: common questions

Which is more reliable, GDBrowser or Scryfall?

On our scheduled checks, GDBrowser leads on measured uptime — GDBrowser at 99.02% 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, GDBrowser or Scryfall?

GDBrowser has the lower median latency in our checks — GDBrowser responds in 209 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 GDBrowser and Scryfall need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — GDBrowser 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 GDBrowser and Scryfall from the browser?

Yes — both GDBrowser 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 GDBrowser and Scryfall free for commercial use?

GDBrowser 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.