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IMDbOT vs Lorem Picsum

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

APIIMDbOTDEAD0Lorem PicsumHEALTHY98
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%98.9%
Uptime · 30d0.0%100%
P50 · ms—123
P95 · ms—612
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedImages sourced from Unsplash
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IMDbOT vs Lorem Picsum: common questions

Which is more reliable, IMDbOT or Lorem Picsum?

On our scheduled checks, Lorem Picsum leads on measured uptime — IMDbOT at 0.0% versus Lorem Picsum at 98.9% 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 Lorem Picsum need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — IMDbOT is callable with no signup, and Lorem Picsum is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call IMDbOT and Lorem Picsum from the browser?

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

Are IMDbOT and Lorem Picsum free for commercial use?

IMDbOT has unclear commercial terms, and Lorem Picsum 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.