Scryfall vs XIVAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Scryfall vs XIVAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, Scryfall or XIVAPI?
On our scheduled checks, XIVAPI leads on measured uptime — Scryfall at 96.1% versus XIVAPI at 100% 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, Scryfall or XIVAPI?
Scryfall has the lower median latency in our checks — Scryfall responds in 470 ms versus XIVAPI at 578 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 Scryfall and XIVAPI need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Scryfall is callable with no signup, and XIVAPI is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Scryfall and XIVAPI from the browser?
Yes — both Scryfall and XIVAPI 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 Scryfall and XIVAPI free for commercial use?
Scryfall has unclear commercial terms, and XIVAPI 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.