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IGDB.com vs CheapShark

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

APIIGDB.comUNMONITORED—CheapSharkNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — no key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IGDB.com vs CheapShark: common questions

Which is more reliable, IGDB.com or CheapShark?

Only CheapShark is on our probe schedule so far (—% uptime over 90 days). The other is catalogued but not yet live-checked, so we can't compare measured reliability head-to-head — check the uncovered API's own status page for now.

Do IGDB.com and CheapShark need an API key?

CheapShark needs no key, while IGDB.com requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for CheapShark first.

Can I call IGDB.com and CheapShark from the browser?

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

Are IGDB.com and CheapShark free for commercial use?

IGDB.com has unclear commercial terms, and CheapShark 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.