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IGDB.com vs Rick and Morty

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

APIIGDB.comNEW—Rick and MortyNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified; open-source project
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree, no API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IGDB.com vs Rick and Morty: common questions

Which is more reliable, IGDB.com or Rick and Morty?

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

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

Can I call IGDB.com and Rick and Morty from the browser?

Only Rick and Morty 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 Rick and Morty free for commercial use?

IGDB.com has unclear commercial terms, and Rick and Morty 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.