Battle.net vs IGDB.com
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
Battle.net
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
- Requires OAuth setup
IGDB.com
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- Currently flagged as inactive
| Feature | Battle.net | IGDB.com |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | OAuth | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
When to use which?
Battle.net works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.