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Danbooru Anime vs AnimeChan

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

APIDanbooru AnimeON SCHEDULE—AnimeChanNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Danbooru Anime vs AnimeChan: common questions

Which is more reliable, Danbooru Anime or AnimeChan?

Only AnimeChan is on our probe schedule so far (—% uptime over 90 days). The other is catalogued but not yet live-checked, so we can't compare measured reliability head-to-head — check the uncovered API's own status page for now.

Do Danbooru Anime and AnimeChan 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 Danbooru Anime and AnimeChan from the browser?

Yes — both Danbooru Anime and AnimeChan send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are Danbooru Anime and AnimeChan free for commercial use?

Danbooru Anime has unclear commercial terms, and AnimeChan 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.