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CheapShark vs IGDB.com

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

APICheapSharkNEW—IGDB.comNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no keyFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

CheapShark vs IGDB.com: common questions

Which is more reliable, CheapShark or IGDB.com?

On our scheduled checks, IGDB.com leads on measured uptime — CheapShark at —% versus IGDB.com 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 CheapShark and IGDB.com need an API key?

CheapShark needs no key, while IGDB.com requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for CheapShark first.

Can I call CheapShark and IGDB.com from the browser?

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

Are CheapShark and IGDB.com free for commercial use?

CheapShark has unclear commercial terms, and IGDB.com 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.