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Genius vs IMDb-API

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

APIGeniusDEAD0IMDb-APIDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%0.0%
Uptime · 30d0.0%0.0%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearno
Data licenseUnverifiedThird-party scrape — not official IMDb
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier with daily cap
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Genius vs IMDb-API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Genius or IMDb-API?

Both are neck-and-neck — Genius and IMDb-API each measure 0.0% 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.

Do Genius and IMDb-API need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Genius uses an API key and IMDb-API uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call Genius and IMDb-API from the browser?

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

Are Genius and IMDb-API free for commercial use?

Genius has unclear commercial terms, and IMDb-API is personal/non-commercial only. 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.