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Head-to-head · Game Databases

MobyGames vs IGDB

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score MobyGames #1 in Game Databases 9.4/10 Free plan · 45-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit MobyGames
IGDB #3 in Game Databases 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Visit IGDB

MobyGames leads on 0 checks, IGDB on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMobyGames · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly MobyGames
  • Most featuresIGDB · 2 of 5

MobyGames scores higher on our rubric for game databases: 9.4 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

MobyGames is the better fit for broad game research with API and exports. IGDB is the better fit for free structured game data via API.

  • MobyGames fits best

    Broad game research with API and exports

  • IGDB fits best

    Free structured game data via API

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Side by side

Feature MobyGames 9.4/10 Visit ↗ IGDB 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.1
Ranking #1 in Game Databases #3 in Game Databases
Best for Broad game research with API and exports Free structured game data via API
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price — Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 45 days —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Docs Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features MobyGames 1/5 · IGDB 2/5
API access ✓ ✓
Quest data Not checked yet Not checked yet
Character data Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Item data Not checked yet Not checked yet
Ability data Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms Computer, console, arcade PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, Android, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Web browser, Arcade
Export formats CSV, JSON CSV, Protocol Buffers
Our review
Pros
  • Covers computer, console, and arcade games
  • Includes credits, media, releases, and platform records
  • Offers REST API access plus CSV and JSON exports
  • Free API access for non-commercial use
  • Game, platform, character, image, and media metadata
  • CSV dumps and Protocol Buffers response support
Cons
  • API access is limited to dedicated API tiers
  • Professional adds career-network features beyond research
  • Exports focus on game lists rather than every record type
  • Commercial usage requires a partnership process
  • Community contributions follow content policies
  • API access requires Twitch application credentials
Our verdict

MobyGames is a public video game database covering computer, console, and arcade titles. It combines searchable game records with release information, platform-specific specifications, developers, publishers, companies, credits, cover art,…

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IGDB is a web-based video game database operated by Twitch, built for people who need to discover, browse, track, or query game information. Its public catalog covers games, genres, companies, characters, platforms, systems, and related…

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  1. MobyGamesGame Databases 9.4Free plan · 45-day trial
  2. IGDBGame Databases 9.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • MobyGames — where it wins

    • Covers computer, console, and arcade games
    • Includes credits, media, releases, and platform records
    • Offers REST API access plus CSV and JSON exports

    Where it doesn't

    • API access is limited to dedicated API tiers
    • Professional adds career-network features beyond research
    • Exports focus on game lists rather than every record type

  • IGDB — where it wins

    • Free API access for non-commercial use
    • Game, platform, character, image, and media metadata
    • CSV dumps and Protocol Buffers response support

    Where it doesn't

    • Commercial usage requires a partnership process
    • Community contributions follow content policies
    • API access requires Twitch application credentials
  • MobyGames9.4/10 · Free plan · 45-day trial

    A broad game catalog with platform records, research tools, exports, and API access.

    Visit MobyGamesFull verdict →
  • IGDB9.1/10 · Free plan

    Free structured game data for browsing, research, and API-powered applications.

    Visit IGDBFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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