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Fanart.tv vs Screenshotlayer

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

APIFanart.tvREACHABLE100ScreenshotlayerHEALTHY93
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms464458
P95 · ms7942228
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 Screenshotlayer: common questions

Which is more reliable, Fanart.tv or Screenshotlayer?

Both are neck-and-neck — Fanart.tv and Screenshotlayer each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, Fanart.tv or Screenshotlayer?

Screenshotlayer has the lower median latency in our checks — Fanart.tv responds in 464 ms versus Screenshotlayer at 458 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 Screenshotlayer need an API key?

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

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

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

Are Fanart.tv and Screenshotlayer free for commercial use?

Fanart.tv has unclear commercial terms, and Screenshotlayer 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.