IGDB
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VisitIGDB vs LaunchBox
What both publish
| Fact | IGDB | LaunchBox |
|---|---|---|
| License | The documentation licenses its code examples and snippets under the Twitch Developer Services Agreement as Program Materials. | The maker says Premium is DRM-free and can be deployed to as many personal devices as the user wishes. |
IGDB plans
- IGDB APIFree
- IGDB API (commercial partnership)Free
- IGDB API (non-commercial)Free
- Commercial partnershipPriced on request
LaunchBox plans
- Starter (Windows)Free
- StarterFree
- Regular (Windows)$30, paid once
- Regular$30, paid once
- Windows and Android bundle$35, paid once
- Bundle (Windows and Android)$35, paid once
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.
Pick LaunchBox if…
LaunchBox may suit players organizing PC and emulated games who want artwork and metadata alongside their collections. Android users with collections of 100 games or fewer can use its free Android app.