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Battle.net vs CheapShark

If you need a Games & Comics API that's easy to integrate, go with CheapShark.

Battle.net

Diablo III, Hearthstone, StarCraft II and World of Warcraft game data APIs

CheapShark

Steam/PC Game Prices and Deals

Battle.net

  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
  • Requires OAuth setup

CheapShark

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureBattle.netCheapShark
AuthenticationOAuthNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesYes

When to use which?

CheapShark is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.