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IGDB.com vs Monster Hunter World

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

APIIGDB.comNEW—Monster Hunter WorldNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified; game content © Capcom
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree, no API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IGDB.com vs Monster Hunter World: common questions

Which is more reliable, IGDB.com or Monster Hunter World?

On our scheduled checks, Monster Hunter World leads on measured uptime — IGDB.com at —% versus Monster Hunter World 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 IGDB.com and Monster Hunter World need an API key?

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

Can I call IGDB.com and Monster Hunter World from the browser?

Only Monster Hunter World 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 Monster Hunter World free for commercial use?

IGDB.com has unclear commercial terms, and Monster Hunter World 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.