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AnimeChan vs Danbooru Anime

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIAnimeChanNEW—Danbooru AnimeREACHABLE—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

AnimeChan vs Danbooru Anime: common questions

Which is more reliable, AnimeChan or Danbooru Anime?

On our scheduled checks, Danbooru Anime leads on measured uptime — AnimeChan at —% versus Danbooru Anime at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do AnimeChan and Danbooru Anime need an API key?

AnimeChan needs no key, while Danbooru Anime requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for AnimeChan first.

Can I call AnimeChan and Danbooru Anime from the browser?

Only AnimeChan is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Danbooru Anime needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are AnimeChan and Danbooru Anime free for commercial use?

AnimeChan has unclear commercial terms, and Danbooru Anime has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.