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Lanyard vs Magic 8-Ball API

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

APILanyardHEALTHY75Magic 8-Ball APIHEALTHY95
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms279442
P95 · ms15881134
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no key; user must be tracked by the Lanyard Discord botFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Lanyard vs Magic 8-Ball API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Lanyard or Magic 8-Ball API?

On our scheduled checks, Magic 8-Ball API leads on measured uptime — Lanyard at 99.02% versus Magic 8-Ball API at 100% 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, Lanyard or Magic 8-Ball API?

Lanyard has the lower median latency in our checks — Lanyard responds in 279 ms versus Magic 8-Ball API at 442 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 Lanyard and Magic 8-Ball API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Lanyard is callable with no signup, and Magic 8-Ball API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Lanyard and Magic 8-Ball API from the browser?

Only Lanyard is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Magic 8-Ball API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Lanyard and Magic 8-Ball API free for commercial use?

Lanyard has unclear commercial terms, and Magic 8-Ball API 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.