IMDb-API vs ShotOG
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
IMDb-API vs ShotOG: common questions
Which is more reliable, IMDb-API or ShotOG?
On our scheduled checks, ShotOG leads on measured uptime — IMDb-API at —% versus ShotOG 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 ShotOG need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — IMDb-API uses an API key and ShotOG 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 IMDb-API and ShotOG from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call IMDb-API and ShotOG 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 ShotOG free for commercial use?
IMDb-API is personal/non-commercial only, and ShotOG 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.