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IGDB.com vs PotterDB

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

APIIGDB.comDEAD0PotterDBHEALTHY90
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%100%
Uptime · 30d0.0%100%
P50 · ms—525
P95 · ms—1193
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?

On our scheduled checks, PotterDB leads on measured uptime — IGDB.com at 0.0% versus PotterDB at 100% 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 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.