TCGApi vs Traveller Map

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms661184
P95 · ms2434428
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key may be required for productionFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

TCGApi vs Traveller Map: common questions

Which is more reliable, TCGApi or Traveller Map?

On our scheduled checks, TCGApi leads on measured uptime — TCGApi at 100% versus Traveller Map at 99.02% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, TCGApi or Traveller Map?

TCGApi has the lower median latency in our checks — TCGApi responds in 66 ms versus Traveller Map at 1184 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 TCGApi and Traveller Map need an API key?

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

Can I call TCGApi and Traveller Map from the browser?

Yes — both TCGApi and Traveller Map 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 Traveller Map free for commercial use?

TCGApi has unclear commercial terms, and Traveller Map 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.