Game Brain vs TCGApi
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Game Brain vs TCGApi: common questions
Which is more reliable, Game Brain or TCGApi?
On our scheduled checks, TCGApi leads on measured uptime — Game Brain 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 Game Brain and TCGApi need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Game Brain 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 Game Brain and TCGApi from the browser?
Yes — both Game Brain 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 Game Brain and TCGApi free for commercial use?
Game Brain 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.