Eve Online vs TCGApi
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Eve Online vs TCGApi: common questions
Which is more reliable, Eve Online or TCGApi?
On our scheduled checks, TCGApi leads on measured uptime — Eve Online at 99.02% versus TCGApi at 100% 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, Eve Online or TCGApi?
TCGApi has the lower median latency in our checks — Eve Online responds in 420 ms versus TCGApi at 66 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 Eve Online and TCGApi need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Eve Online 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 Eve Online and TCGApi from the browser?
Yes — both Eve Online and TCGApi 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 Eve Online and TCGApi free for commercial use?
Eve Online 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.