IGDB
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VisitIGDB vs RAWG
What both publish
| Fact | IGDB | RAWG |
|---|---|---|
| API access | The IGDB API is free for non-commercial use under the Twitch Developer Service Agreement. | An API key must be included with every request. |
| Game metadata | The API exposes structured game data including release dates, platforms, genres, companies, ratings, screenshots, artworks, videos and websites. | The database includes descriptions, genres, release dates, store links, ESRB ratings, average playtime, gameplay videos, Metacritic ratings, system requirements, and DLC and franchise information. |
| Integrations | The documentation lists Apicalypse wrappers for NodeJS, JVM/Kotlin/Java, Swift, and Python, plus third-party wrappers for PHP/Laravel, Go, Ruby, C#/.NET, and Deno. | RAWG names Yandex, a Discord games-search bot, a Reddit recommendations bot, a Telegram bot, and a DTF bot as apps using its API. |
IGDB plans
- IGDB APIFree
- IGDB API (commercial partnership)Free
- IGDB API (non-commercial)Free
- Commercial partnershipPriced on request
RAWG plans
- FreeFree
- Business$149 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
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 RAWG if…
RAWG suits developers or businesses seeking game data and discovery features through an API. The Free plan is for non-commercial projects, while eligible startups and hobby projects may use the API commercially within the stated usage limits.