TCGdex vs XIVAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
TCGdex vs XIVAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, TCGdex or XIVAPI?
On our scheduled checks, XIVAPI leads on measured uptime — TCGdex at 98.0% versus XIVAPI at 100% 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, TCGdex or XIVAPI?
TCGdex has the lower median latency in our checks — TCGdex responds in 161 ms versus XIVAPI at 578 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 TCGdex and XIVAPI need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — TCGdex is callable with no signup, and XIVAPI is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call TCGdex and XIVAPI from the browser?
Yes — both TCGdex 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 TCGdex and XIVAPI free for commercial use?
TCGdex 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.