shipapis
StarSubmit an APISubmit API

Fanart.tv vs IMDbOT

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

APIFanart.tvREACHABLE100IMDbOTDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%25.5%
Uptime · 30d100%0.0%
P50 · ms4641208
P95 · ms7941739
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseFanart.tv terms — user-contributed artUnverified
Free tierFree personal API keyFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Fanart.tv vs IMDbOT: common questions

Which is more reliable, Fanart.tv or IMDbOT?

On our scheduled checks, Fanart.tv leads on measured uptime — Fanart.tv at 100% versus IMDbOT at 25.5% 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, Fanart.tv or IMDbOT?

Fanart.tv has the lower median latency in our checks — Fanart.tv responds in 464 ms versus IMDbOT at 1208 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 Fanart.tv and IMDbOT need an API key?

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

Can I call Fanart.tv and IMDbOT from the browser?

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

Are Fanart.tv and IMDbOT free for commercial use?

Fanart.tv has unclear commercial terms, and IMDbOT 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.