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Battle.net vs PokéAPI (GraphQL)

If you need a Games & Comics API that's easy to integrate, go with PokéAPI (GraphQL).

Battle.net

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

PokéAPI (GraphQL)

The Unofficial GraphQL for PokeAPI

Battle.net

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

PokéAPI (GraphQL)

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureBattle.netPokéAPI (GraphQL)
AuthenticationOAuthNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesYes

When to use which?

PokéAPI (GraphQL) is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.