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Hypixel vs TCGApi

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

APIHypixelNEW—TCGApiNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Hypixel vs TCGApi: common questions

Which is more reliable, Hypixel or TCGApi?

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

Both ask you to authenticate — Hypixel 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 Hypixel and TCGApi from the browser?

Yes — both Hypixel 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 Hypixel and TCGApi free for commercial use?

Hypixel 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.