BoardGameGeek
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VisitBoardGameGeek vs IGDB
What both publish
| Fact | BoardGameGeek | IGDB |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | BoardGameGeek is an online resource and community for board game and card game content. | IGDB describes its goal as gathering relevant information about games in one place, with community contributions to its database. |
BoardGameGeek plans
- FreeFree
IGDB plans
- IGDB APIFree
- IGDB API (commercial partnership)Free
- IGDB API (non-commercial)Free
- Commercial partnershipPriced on request
Pick BoardGameGeek if…
It suits board and card game players who want game information, community discussion, and a way to keep a virtual collection or log plays. Members interested in marketplace or trading activity can also use those site features.
Pick IGDB if…
IGDB suits people looking up game information and developers building products that need game data. Commercial API users need to pursue a partnership and provide visible attribution.