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Minecraft Server Status vs Scryfall

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

APIMinecraft Server StatusDYING18ScryfallHEALTHY71
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d17.6%96.1%
Uptime · 30d20.0%98.3%
P50 · ms1128470
P95 · ms48512767
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 limitResponses cached per host (~1 min); no published request cap~10 requests/second; docs ask for 50-100 ms between requests
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Minecraft Server Status vs Scryfall: common questions

Which is more reliable, Minecraft Server Status or Scryfall?

On our scheduled checks, Scryfall leads on measured uptime — Minecraft Server Status at 17.6% 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, Minecraft Server Status or Scryfall?

Scryfall has the lower median latency in our checks — Minecraft Server Status responds in 1128 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 Minecraft Server Status and Scryfall need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Minecraft Server Status 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 Minecraft Server Status and Scryfall from the browser?

Yes — both Minecraft Server Status 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 Minecraft Server Status and Scryfall free for commercial use?

Minecraft Server Status 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.