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IGDB.com vs SpaceTradersAPI

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

APIIGDB.comNEW—SpaceTradersAPINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedRetry-After: 1s
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IGDB.com vs SpaceTradersAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, IGDB.com or SpaceTradersAPI?

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

Both ask you to authenticate — IGDB.com uses an API key and SpaceTradersAPI uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

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

Only SpaceTradersAPI 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 SpaceTradersAPI free for commercial use?

IGDB.com has unclear commercial terms, and SpaceTradersAPI 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.