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Battle.net vs GW2Spidy

If you need a Games & Comics API that's easy to integrate, go with GW2Spidy.

Battle.net

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

GW2Spidy

GW2Spidy API, Items data on the Guild Wars 2 Trade Market

Battle.net

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

GW2Spidy

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureBattle.netGW2Spidy
AuthenticationOAuthNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesUnknown

When to use which?

GW2Spidy 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.