SpaceTradersAPI vs TCGApi
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
SpaceTradersAPI vs TCGApi: common questions
Which is more reliable, SpaceTradersAPI or TCGApi?
Both are neck-and-neck — SpaceTradersAPI 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, SpaceTradersAPI or TCGApi?
TCGApi has the lower median latency in our checks — SpaceTradersAPI responds in 946 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 SpaceTradersAPI and TCGApi need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — SpaceTradersAPI uses an API key and TCGApi 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 SpaceTradersAPI and TCGApi from the browser?
Yes — both SpaceTradersAPI 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 SpaceTradersAPI and TCGApi free for commercial use?
SpaceTradersAPI 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.