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IGDB.com vs PotterDB

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

APIIGDB.comUNMONITORED—PotterDBNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (data derived from Harry Potter Fandom, CC BY-SA)
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — no key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IGDB.com vs PotterDB: common questions

Which is more reliable, IGDB.com or PotterDB?

Only PotterDB 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 PotterDB need an API key?

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

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

Only PotterDB 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 PotterDB free for commercial use?

IGDB.com has unclear commercial terms, and PotterDB 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.