Battle.net vs Board Game Geek
If you need a Games & Comics API that's easy to integrate, go with Battle.net.
Battle.net
Diablo III, Hearthstone, StarCraft II and World of Warcraft game data APIs
Board Game Geek
Board games, RPG and videogames
Battle.net
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
- Requires OAuth setup
Board Game Geek
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- No CORS support
- Currently flagged as inactive
| Feature | Battle.net | Board Game Geek |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | OAuth | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | No |
When to use which?
Board Game Geek is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Battle.net works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.