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TCGApi vs PotterDB

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

APITCGApiUNMONITORED—PotterDBNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (data derived from Harry Potter Fandom, CC BY-SA)
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 PotterDB: common questions

Which is more reliable, TCGApi or PotterDB?

Only PotterDB 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 PotterDB need an API key?

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

Can I call TCGApi and PotterDB from the browser?

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

TCGApi has unclear commercial terms, and PotterDB 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.