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SpaceTradersAPI vs TCGApi

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

APISpaceTradersAPINEW—TCGApiNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limitRetry-After: 1sUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

SpaceTradersAPI vs TCGApi: common questions

Which is more reliable, SpaceTradersAPI or TCGApi?

On our scheduled checks, TCGApi leads on measured uptime — SpaceTradersAPI at —% versus TCGApi 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 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.