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IMDb-API vs Screenshotlayer

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

APIIMDb-APIREACHABLE—ScreenshotlayerNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial usenounclear
Data licenseThird-party scrape — not official IMDbUnverified
Free tierFree tier with daily capFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IMDb-API vs Screenshotlayer: common questions

Which is more reliable, IMDb-API or Screenshotlayer?

On our scheduled checks, Screenshotlayer leads on measured uptime — IMDb-API at —% versus Screenshotlayer 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 IMDb-API and Screenshotlayer need an API key?

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

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

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call IMDb-API and Screenshotlayer from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are IMDb-API and Screenshotlayer free for commercial use?

IMDb-API is personal/non-commercial only, 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.