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Battle.net vs TCGApi

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

APIBattle.netNEW—TCGApiNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Battle.net vs TCGApi: common questions

Which is more reliable, Battle.net or TCGApi?

On our scheduled checks, TCGApi leads on measured uptime — Battle.net at —% versus TCGApi at —% 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 Battle.net and TCGApi need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Battle.net uses an API key and TCGApi uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call Battle.net and TCGApi from the browser?

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

Are Battle.net and TCGApi free for commercial use?

Battle.net has unclear commercial terms, and TCGApi 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.