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The Visual Novel Database

Ch 086.8of 14 Game Databases
  1. 1Runs onAPI, Web
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3API accessYes
  4. 4Character dataYes
4 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: vndb.org, api.vndb.org
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Overview

The Visual Novel Database is ranked #8 of 14 in game databases on Specifiction. It runs on API, Web. There is a free plan.

The Visual Novel Database plans and pricing

All plans
API (non-commercial) Free free for non-commercial use 200 requests per 5 minutes · 1 second execution time per minute · requests over 3 seconds aborted api.vndb.org · 30 Sept 2026

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Free plan
Yesvndb.org
API access
Yesvndb.org
Character data
Yesvndb.org

Facts

Purpose
VNDB aims to be a comprehensive database for information about visual novels and eroge.g.blicky.net · 30 Sept 2026
Wiki model
The website is built as a wiki so anyone can add and contribute information to the database.g.blicky.net · 30 Sept 2026
Personal lists
Registered users can keep track of a personal list of games they want to play or have finished.g.blicky.net · 30 Sept 2026
Voting
Registered users can vote on all visual novels.g.blicky.net · 30 Sept 2026
Information scope
VNDB's goal includes general visual-novel information and practical information about releases, localisations and producers.g.blicky.net · 30 Sept 2026
Audience goal
VNDB also aims to promote visual novels to a broader audience regardless of geographical location or cultural differences.g.blicky.net · 30 Sept 2026
API
The Kana HTTPS API queries the VNDB database and manages user lists.api.vndb.org · 30 Sept 2026
API status
The API is provided on a best-effort basis with no guarantees about stability or applicability.api.vndb.org · 30 Sept 2026
API coverage
The API does not expose some site functions, including forums, database editing and account creation.api.vndb.org · 30 Sept 2026
Authentication
API tokens can be obtained from the My Profile form's Applications tab.api.vndb.org · 30 Sept 2026
Development sandbox
A sandbox endpoint is available at beta.vndb.org/api/kana for testing and development.g.blicky.net · 30 Sept 2026

Company

Founded
The first version of VNDB went live in September 2007.g.blicky.net · 30 Sept 2026

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