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RuneScape vs Scryfall

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

APIRuneScapeHEALTHY80ScryfallHEALTHY71
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%96.1%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms1525470
P95 · ms36662767
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (© Jagex)Card data free to use; MTG content © Wizards of the Coast (see docs)
Free tierFree, no API keyFree, 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

RuneScape vs Scryfall: common questions

Which is more reliable, RuneScape or Scryfall?

On our scheduled checks, RuneScape leads on measured uptime — RuneScape at 100% 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, RuneScape or Scryfall?

Scryfall has the lower median latency in our checks — RuneScape responds in 1525 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 RuneScape and Scryfall need an API key?

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

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

Are RuneScape and Scryfall free for commercial use?

RuneScape 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.