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Steam vs TCGApi

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

APISteamNEW—TCGApiNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree, no API keyFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limitUnpublished (undocumented endpoint; IP rate-limited)Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Steam vs TCGApi: common questions

Which is more reliable, Steam or TCGApi?

On our scheduled checks, TCGApi leads on measured uptime — Steam 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 Steam and TCGApi need an API key?

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

Can I call Steam and TCGApi from the browser?

Only TCGApi is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Steam needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Steam and TCGApi free for commercial use?

Steam 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.