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ColorMagic vs OMDb

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

APIColorMagicDYING82OMDbHEALTHY99
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d83.9%98.9%
Uptime · 30d51.7%98.3%
P50 · ms267127
P95 · ms30701204
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedCommunity-contributed metadata
Free tierFree — limits not published1,000 req/day free key
Rate limitUnpublishedPatron key `trilogy` is shared — cache responses
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

ColorMagic vs OMDb: common questions

Which is more reliable, ColorMagic or OMDb?

On our scheduled checks, OMDb leads on measured uptime — ColorMagic at 83.9% versus OMDb at 98.9% 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, ColorMagic or OMDb?

OMDb has the lower median latency in our checks — ColorMagic responds in 267 ms versus OMDb at 127 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 ColorMagic and OMDb need an API key?

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

Can I call ColorMagic and OMDb from the browser?

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

Are ColorMagic and OMDb free for commercial use?

ColorMagic 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.