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IMDbOT vs MediaCaption API

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

APIIMDbOTNEW82MediaCaption APIDOCS OK100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms11521062
P95 · ms17391062
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearyes
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not published10 credits when you sign up
Rate limitUnpublished60 req/min
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-18
operationalpartialdownno data

IMDbOT vs MediaCaption API: common questions

Which is more reliable, IMDbOT or MediaCaption API?

Both are neck-and-neck — IMDbOT and MediaCaption API each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, IMDbOT or MediaCaption API?

MediaCaption API has the lower median latency in our checks — IMDbOT responds in 1152 ms versus MediaCaption API at 1062 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do IMDbOT and MediaCaption API need an API key?

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

Can I call IMDbOT and MediaCaption API from the browser?

Yes — both IMDbOT and MediaCaption API send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are IMDbOT and MediaCaption API free for commercial use?

IMDbOT has unclear commercial terms, and MediaCaption API allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.