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TCGApi vs XIVAPI

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

APITCGApiNEW—XIVAPINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified; game content © Square Enix
Free tierFree tier — API key may be required for productionFree; optional free key raises limits
Rate limitUnpublishedRate-limited; higher limits with a free key (see docs)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

TCGApi vs XIVAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, TCGApi or XIVAPI?

On our scheduled checks, XIVAPI leads on measured uptime — TCGApi at —% versus XIVAPI 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 TCGApi and XIVAPI need an API key?

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

Can I call TCGApi and XIVAPI from the browser?

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

TCGApi has unclear commercial terms, and XIVAPI 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.