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IGDB.com vs TCGdex

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

APIIGDB.comNEW—TCGdexNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IGDB.com vs TCGdex: common questions

Which is more reliable, IGDB.com or TCGdex?

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

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

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

Only TCGdex 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 TCGdex free for commercial use?

IGDB.com has unclear commercial terms, and TCGdex 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.