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IMDbOT vs OMDb

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

APIIMDbOTDEAD0OMDbHEALTHY98
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d25.5%100%
Uptime · 30d0.0%100%
P50 · ms1208188
P95 · ms17391140
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedCommunity-contributed metadata
Free tierFree — limits not published1,000 req/day free key
Rate limitUnpublishedPatron key `trilogy` is shared — cache responses
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IMDbOT vs OMDb: common questions

Which is more reliable, IMDbOT or OMDb?

On our scheduled checks, OMDb leads on measured uptime — IMDbOT at 25.5% versus OMDb 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.

Which is faster, IMDbOT or OMDb?

OMDb has the lower median latency in our checks — IMDbOT responds in 1208 ms versus OMDb at 188 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 OMDb need an API key?

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

Can I call IMDbOT and OMDb from the browser?

Only OMDb 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 OMDb free for commercial use?

IMDbOT has unclear commercial terms, and OMDb 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.