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FFXIV Collect vs TCGdex

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

APIFFXIV CollectNEW—TCGdexNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified; game content © Square EnixUnverified
Free tierFree, no API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

FFXIV Collect vs TCGdex: common questions

Which is more reliable, FFXIV Collect or TCGdex?

On our scheduled checks, TCGdex leads on measured uptime — FFXIV Collect at —% versus TCGdex 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 TCGdex need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — FFXIV Collect is callable with no signup, and TCGdex is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call FFXIV Collect and TCGdex from the browser?

Only TCGdex 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 TCGdex free for commercial use?

FFXIV Collect has unclear commercial terms, and TCGdex 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.