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IMDbOT vs Imgur

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

APIIMDbOTDEAD0ImgurHEALTHY92
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%100%
Uptime · 30d0.0%100%
P50 · ms—412
P95 · ms—3846
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IMDbOT vs Imgur: common questions

Which is more reliable, IMDbOT or Imgur?

On our scheduled checks, Imgur leads on measured uptime — IMDbOT at 0.0% versus Imgur at 100% 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 IMDbOT and Imgur need an API key?

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

Can I call IMDbOT and Imgur from the browser?

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

Are IMDbOT and Imgur free for commercial use?

IMDbOT has unclear commercial terms, and Imgur 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.