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Head-to-head · Game Databases

MobyGames vs RAWG

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 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
RAWG #2 in Game Databases 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit RAWG

MobyGames leads on 0 checks, RAWG on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 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

MobyGames scores higher on our rubric for game databases: 9.4 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

MobyGames is the better fit for broad game research with API and exports. RAWG is the better fit for rich game metadata and recommendations.

  • MobyGames fits best

    Broad game research with API and exports

  • RAWG fits best

    Rich game metadata and recommendations

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Side by side

Feature MobyGames 9.4/10 Visit ↗ RAWG 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.2
Ranking #1 in Game Databases #2 in Game Databases
Best for Broad game research with API and exports Rich game metadata and recommendations
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $149/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 45 days —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Docs Email, Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features MobyGames 1/5 · RAWG 1/5
API access ✓ ✓
Quest data Not checked yet Not checked yet
Character data Not checked yet Not checked yet
Item data Not checked yet Not checked yet
Ability data Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms Computer, console, arcade PC, Xbox One, iOS, Nintendo DS, Linux, PlayStation 3, PS Vita, Wii, Game Boy Advance, SNES, Apple II, Atari 5200, Atari 8-bit, Atari XEGS, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, Android, Nintendo DSi
Export formats CSV, JSON Not checked yet
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
  • Detailed metadata, ratings, media, DLC and franchise relationships
  • Recommendations plus player activity and Steam average playtime
  • Free API access for personal, hobby and non-commercial projects
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 use requires the $149-per-month Business plan
  • Free projects require backlinks to RAWG
  • Enterprise features are needed for downloadable file API access
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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RAWG is a web-based video game database and discovery service for developers, publishers and product teams building game catalogs, discovery tools or recommendation experiences. Its searchable records cover descriptions, genres, release…

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  1. MobyGamesGame Databases 9.4Free plan · 45-day trial
  2. RAWGGame Databases 9.2Free 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

  • RAWG — where it wins

    • Detailed metadata, ratings, media, DLC and franchise relationships
    • Recommendations plus player activity and Steam average playtime
    • Free API access for personal, hobby and non-commercial projects

    Where it doesn't

    • Commercial use requires the $149-per-month Business plan
    • Free projects require backlinks to RAWG
    • Enterprise features are needed for downloadable file API access
  • MobyGames9.4/10 · Free plan · 45-day trial

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

    Visit MobyGamesFull verdict →
  • RAWG9.2/10 · Free plan

    A broad game-data API with strong free access and a $149 monthly Business tier.

    Visit RAWGFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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