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IGDB.com vs xkcd

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

APIIGDB.comNEW—xkcdNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearno
Data licenseUnverifiedCC BY-NC 2.5
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree, no API key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IGDB.com vs xkcd: common questions

Which is more reliable, IGDB.com or xkcd?

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

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

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

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call IGDB.com and xkcd from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are IGDB.com and xkcd free for commercial use?

IGDB.com has unclear commercial terms, and xkcd is personal/non-commercial only. 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.