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Pokefact API vs TCGApi

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

APIPokefact APIHEALTHY80TCGApiHEALTHY100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms175766
P95 · ms2575243
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Pokefact API vs TCGApi: common questions

Which is more reliable, Pokefact API or TCGApi?

Both are neck-and-neck — Pokefact API and TCGApi each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, Pokefact API or TCGApi?

TCGApi has the lower median latency in our checks — Pokefact API responds in 1757 ms versus TCGApi at 66 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do Pokefact API and TCGApi need an API key?

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

Can I call Pokefact API and TCGApi from the browser?

Yes — both Pokefact API and TCGApi send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are Pokefact API and TCGApi free for commercial use?

Pokefact API has unclear commercial terms, and TCGApi 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.