Minecraft ServerHub vs Scryfall

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d86.1%92.1%
Uptime · 30d58.3%94.8%
P50 · ms1003205
P95 · ms24402767
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedCard data free to use; MTG content © Wizards of the Coast (see docs)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree, 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

Minecraft ServerHub vs Scryfall: common questions

Which is more reliable, Minecraft ServerHub or Scryfall?

On our scheduled checks, Scryfall leads on measured uptime — Minecraft ServerHub at 86.1% versus Scryfall at 92.1% 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 ServerHub or Scryfall?

Scryfall has the lower median latency in our checks — Minecraft ServerHub responds in 1003 ms versus Scryfall at 205 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 ServerHub and Scryfall need an API key?

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

Only Scryfall is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Minecraft ServerHub needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Minecraft ServerHub and Scryfall free for commercial use?

Minecraft ServerHub 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.