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FFXIV Collect vs TCGApi

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

APIFFXIV CollectNEW—TCGApiNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified; game content © Square EnixUnverified
Free tierFree, no API key requiredFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

FFXIV Collect vs TCGApi: common questions

Which is more reliable, FFXIV Collect or TCGApi?

On our scheduled checks, TCGApi leads on measured uptime — FFXIV Collect 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 FFXIV Collect and TCGApi need an API key?

FFXIV Collect needs no key, while TCGApi requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for FFXIV Collect first.

Can I call FFXIV Collect and TCGApi from the browser?

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

Are FFXIV Collect and TCGApi free for commercial use?

FFXIV Collect 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.