Psychonauts API vs TCGdex
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Psychonauts API vs TCGdex: common questions
Which is more reliable, Psychonauts API or TCGdex?
On our scheduled checks, Psychonauts API leads on measured uptime — Psychonauts API at 99.02% versus TCGdex at 98.0% 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, Psychonauts API or TCGdex?
TCGdex has the lower median latency in our checks — Psychonauts API responds in 2979 ms versus TCGdex at 161 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 Psychonauts API and TCGdex need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Psychonauts API is callable with no signup, and TCGdex is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Psychonauts API and TCGdex from the browser?
Only TCGdex is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Psychonauts API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Psychonauts API and TCGdex free for commercial use?
Psychonauts API has unclear commercial terms, and TCGdex 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.