Scryfall vs Yu-Gi-Oh!
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Scryfall vs Yu-Gi-Oh!: common questions
Which is more reliable, Scryfall or Yu-Gi-Oh!?
On our scheduled checks, Yu-Gi-Oh! leads on measured uptime — Scryfall at 96.1% versus Yu-Gi-Oh! at 99.02% 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 Yu-Gi-Oh!?
Yu-Gi-Oh! has the lower median latency in our checks — Scryfall responds in 470 ms versus Yu-Gi-Oh! at 267 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 Yu-Gi-Oh! need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Scryfall is callable with no signup, and Yu-Gi-Oh! is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Scryfall and Yu-Gi-Oh! from the browser?
Yes — both Scryfall and Yu-Gi-Oh! 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 Yu-Gi-Oh! free for commercial use?
Scryfall has unclear commercial terms, and Yu-Gi-Oh! 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.