Episodate vs OMDb
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Episodate vs OMDb: common questions
Which is more reliable, Episodate or OMDb?
On our scheduled checks, OMDb leads on measured uptime — Episodate at 99.02% 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, Episodate or OMDb?
OMDb has the lower median latency in our checks — Episodate responds in 867 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 Episodate and OMDb need an API key?
Episodate needs no key, while OMDb requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Episodate first.
Can I call Episodate and OMDb from the browser?
Yes — both Episodate and OMDb 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 Episodate and OMDb free for commercial use?
Episodate 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.