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RAWG.io vs Scryfall

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

APIRAWG.ioDEAD0ScryfallHEALTHY70
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%94.2%
Uptime · 30d0.0%95.0%
P50 · ms—470
P95 · ms—2767
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedCard data free to use; MTG content © Wizards of the Coast (see docs)
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree, 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

RAWG.io vs Scryfall: common questions

Which is more reliable, RAWG.io or Scryfall?

On our scheduled checks, Scryfall leads on measured uptime — RAWG.io at 0.0% versus Scryfall at 94.2% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do RAWG.io and Scryfall need an API key?

Scryfall needs no key, while RAWG.io requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Scryfall first.

Can I call RAWG.io and Scryfall from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call RAWG.io and Scryfall from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are RAWG.io and Scryfall free for commercial use?

RAWG.io 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.