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BALLDONTLIE vs nba_api

Both cover NBA. Here's where they differ.

Key differences

  • nba_api is free; BALLDONTLIE is free, or $9.99/mo.
  • BALLDONTLIE covers WNBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, CFB, CBB, MMA, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, F1 and Esports, which nba_api doesn't.
BALLDONTLIE and nba_api compared
BALLDONTLIE
nba_api
TypeData APIData API
PriceFree, or $9.99/moFree
Free trialYes—
SportsNBA, WNBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, CFB, CBB, MMA, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, F1, EsportsNBA
Works with——
Features
  • Live scores and box scores
  • Player and team stats with long history
  • Play-by-play data
  • Injury updates
  • Betting odds and player props
  • Webhooks on All-Access plan
  • NBA.com stats endpoints wrapper
  • Live scoreboard and box score data
  • Player career and game logs
  • Static player and team lookups
  • pip install from PyPI
CompanyBALLDONTLIE LLC—
Launched—2018
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The table is built from each listing's published details. See the BALLDONTLIE and nba_api profiles for their sources and check dates.