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Chocomilk API vs OMDb

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

APIChocomilk APIDYING46OMDbHEALTHY98
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d31.4%100%
Uptime · 30d6.7%100%
P50 · ms990188
P95 · ms15261140
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedCommunity-contributed metadata
Free tierFree — limits not published1,000 req/day free key
Rate limit60 req/window · 59 remaining · resets 60Patron key `trilogy` is shared — cache responses
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Chocomilk API vs OMDb: common questions

Which is more reliable, Chocomilk API or OMDb?

On our scheduled checks, OMDb leads on measured uptime — Chocomilk API at 31.4% versus OMDb at 100% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, Chocomilk API or OMDb?

OMDb has the lower median latency in our checks — Chocomilk API responds in 990 ms versus OMDb at 188 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do Chocomilk API and OMDb need an API key?

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

Can I call Chocomilk API and OMDb from the browser?

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

Are Chocomilk API and OMDb free for commercial use?

Chocomilk API has unclear commercial terms, and OMDb 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.