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IMDbOT vs MCU Countdown

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

APIIMDbOTDEAD0MCU CountdownHEALTHY92
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%98.9%
Uptime · 30d0.0%96.6%
P50 · ms—388
P95 · ms—4403
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (movie data from TMDB)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IMDbOT vs MCU Countdown: common questions

Which is more reliable, IMDbOT or MCU Countdown?

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

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

Can I call IMDbOT and MCU Countdown from the browser?

Only MCU Countdown 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 MCU Countdown free for commercial use?

IMDbOT has unclear commercial terms, and MCU Countdown 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.