IGDB
6.8#3 in game databasesFree planFree planWebAPI
VisitIGDB vs NostalgiaDB
NostalgiaDB
6.0#8 in game databasesFree planFree planWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | IGDB | NostalgiaDB |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | IGDB describes its goal as gathering relevant information about games in one place, with community contributions to its database. | NostalgiaDB is a metadata database for retro game releases spanning 1977–2005, with titles, platforms, release dates, ratings, cover art, and descriptions. |
IGDB plans
- IGDB APIFree
- IGDB API (commercial partnership)Free
- IGDB API (non-commercial)Free
- Commercial partnershipPriced on request
NostalgiaDB plans
- Free accessFree
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 NostalgiaDB if…
NostalgiaDB suits researchers, historians, developers, and enthusiasts looking for retro game release metadata or SQLite archives. Developers can also use its API, while registered members can use Play with local ROM files in a Chromium-based browser.