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Cross Universe vs IGDB.com

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

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

Cross Universe vs IGDB.com: common questions

Which is more reliable, Cross Universe or IGDB.com?

On our scheduled checks, IGDB.com leads on measured uptime — Cross Universe 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 Cross Universe and IGDB.com need an API key?

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

Can I call Cross Universe and IGDB.com from the browser?

Only Cross Universe 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 Cross Universe and IGDB.com free for commercial use?

Cross Universe 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.