Fanart.tv vs Rules of Acquisition

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
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 Rules of Acquisition: common questions

Which is more reliable, Fanart.tv or Rules of Acquisition?

On our scheduled checks, Rules of Acquisition leads on measured uptime — Fanart.tv at —% versus Rules of Acquisition at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do Fanart.tv and Rules of Acquisition need an API key?

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

Can I call Fanart.tv and Rules of Acquisition from the browser?

Yes — both Fanart.tv and Rules of Acquisition 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 Fanart.tv and Rules of Acquisition free for commercial use?

Fanart.tv has unclear commercial terms, and Rules of Acquisition 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.