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Chocomilk API vs IMDb-API

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

APIChocomilk APINEW—IMDb-APIREACHABLE—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearno
Data licenseUnverifiedThird-party scrape — not official IMDb
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier with daily cap
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Chocomilk API vs IMDb-API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Chocomilk API or IMDb-API?

On our scheduled checks, IMDb-API leads on measured uptime — Chocomilk API at —% versus IMDb-API 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 Chocomilk API and IMDb-API need an API key?

Chocomilk API needs no key, while IMDb-API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Chocomilk API first.

Can I call Chocomilk API and IMDb-API from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Chocomilk API and IMDb-API from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are Chocomilk API and IMDb-API free for commercial use?

Chocomilk API has unclear commercial terms, and IMDb-API is personal/non-commercial only. 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.