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Harry Potter API vs OMDb

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

APIHarry Potter APIHEALTHY98OMDbHEALTHY98
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms202188
P95 · ms8641140
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedCommunity-contributed metadata
Free tierFree — limits not published1,000 req/day free key
Rate limitUnpublishedPatron key `trilogy` is shared — cache responses
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Harry Potter API vs OMDb: common questions

Which is more reliable, Harry Potter API or OMDb?

Both are neck-and-neck — Harry Potter API and OMDb 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, Harry Potter API or OMDb?

OMDb has the lower median latency in our checks — Harry Potter API responds in 202 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 Harry Potter API and OMDb need an API key?

Harry Potter API needs no key, while OMDb requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Harry Potter API first.

Can I call Harry Potter API and OMDb from the browser?

Yes — both Harry Potter API 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 Harry Potter API and OMDb free for commercial use?

Harry Potter API 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.