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TCGApi vs CheapShark

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

APITCGApiUNMONITORED—CheapSharkNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key may be required for productionFree — no key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

TCGApi vs CheapShark: common questions

Which is more reliable, TCGApi or CheapShark?

Only CheapShark is on our probe schedule so far (—% uptime over 90 days). The other is catalogued but not yet live-checked, so we can't compare measured reliability head-to-head — check the uncovered API's own status page for now.

Do TCGApi and CheapShark need an API key?

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

Can I call TCGApi and CheapShark from the browser?

Yes — both TCGApi and CheapShark 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 TCGApi and CheapShark free for commercial use?

TCGApi has unclear commercial terms, and CheapShark 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.