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Battle.net vs CSGO

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

Battle.net

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

CSGO

An unofficial JSON API for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Battle.net

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

CSGO

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • No CORS support
FeatureBattle.netCSGO
AuthenticationOAuthNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesNo

When to use which?

CSGO 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.