Magic: The Gathering vs Open5e

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d98.0%89.2%
Uptime · 30d96.7%85.0%
P50 · ms394646
P95 · ms35564308
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedSRD content under OGL 1.0a; API/site MIT-licensed
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree, no API key required
Rate limit1000 req/window · 999 remainingUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Magic: The Gathering vs Open5e: common questions

Which is more reliable, Magic: The Gathering or Open5e?

On our scheduled checks, Magic: The Gathering leads on measured uptime — Magic: The Gathering at 98.0% versus Open5e at 89.2% 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, Magic: The Gathering or Open5e?

Magic: The Gathering has the lower median latency in our checks — Magic: The Gathering responds in 394 ms versus Open5e at 646 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 Magic: The Gathering and Open5e need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Magic: The Gathering is callable with no signup, and Open5e is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Magic: The Gathering and Open5e from the browser?

Yes — both Magic: The Gathering and Open5e 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 Magic: The Gathering and Open5e free for commercial use?

Magic: The Gathering has unclear commercial terms, and Open5e 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.