IGDB
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VisitIGDB vs The Visual Novel Database
The Visual Novel Database
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VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | IGDB | The Visual Novel Database |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | API access requires a Twitch account with two-factor authentication and an application Client ID and Client Secret, and requests use OAuth2 application credentials. | API tokens can be obtained from the My Profile form's Applications tab. |
| Purpose | IGDB describes its goal as gathering relevant information about games in one place, with community contributions to its database. | VNDB aims to be a comprehensive database for information about visual novels and eroge. |
IGDB plans
- IGDB APIFree
- IGDB API (commercial partnership)Free
- IGDB API (non-commercial)Free
- Commercial partnershipPriced on request
The Visual Novel Database plans
- API (non-commercial)Free
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 The Visual Novel Database if…
VNDB may suit visual novel readers who want a community-maintained database and personal lists. Developers can use the API for database queries and list management, subject to its limits and exclusions.