Hyrule Compendium vs TCGdex
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Hyrule Compendium vs TCGdex: common questions
Which is more reliable, Hyrule Compendium or TCGdex?
On our scheduled checks, Hyrule Compendium leads on measured uptime — Hyrule Compendium at 100% versus TCGdex at 98.0% 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, Hyrule Compendium or TCGdex?
TCGdex has the lower median latency in our checks — Hyrule Compendium responds in 460 ms versus TCGdex at 161 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 Hyrule Compendium and TCGdex need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Hyrule Compendium 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 Hyrule Compendium and TCGdex from the browser?
Yes — both Hyrule Compendium and TCGdex 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 Hyrule Compendium and TCGdex free for commercial use?
Hyrule Compendium 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.