shipapis
StarSubmit an APISubmit API

D&D 5e API vs IGDB.com

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

APID&D 5e APINEW—IGDB.comNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limit100 req/window · 99 remaining · resets 1783515667Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

D&D 5e API vs IGDB.com: common questions

Which is more reliable, D&D 5e API or IGDB.com?

On our scheduled checks, IGDB.com leads on measured uptime — D&D 5e API 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 D&D 5e API and IGDB.com need an API key?

D&D 5e API needs no key, while IGDB.com requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for D&D 5e API first.

Can I call D&D 5e API and IGDB.com from the browser?

Only D&D 5e API 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 D&D 5e API and IGDB.com free for commercial use?

D&D 5e API 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.