Battle.net vs Hyrule Compendium
If you need a Games & Comics API that's easy to integrate, go with Hyrule Compendium.
Battle.net
Diablo III, Hearthstone, StarCraft II and World of Warcraft game data APIs
Hyrule Compendium
Data on all interactive items from The Legend of Zelda: BOTW
Battle.net
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
- Requires OAuth setup
Hyrule Compendium
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Battle.net | Hyrule Compendium |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | OAuth | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
When to use which?
Hyrule Compendium 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.