IMDbOT vs ReSmush.it

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d25.5%100%
Uptime · 30d0.0%100%
P50 · ms1208462
P95 · ms17392901
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesno
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedN/A — optimization service, not a dataset
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree; per-image size cap applies (see docs)
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IMDbOT vs ReSmush.it: common questions

Which is more reliable, IMDbOT or ReSmush.it?

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

ReSmush.it has the lower median latency in our checks — IMDbOT responds in 1208 ms versus ReSmush.it at 462 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 ReSmush.it need an API key?

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

Can I call IMDbOT and ReSmush.it from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call IMDbOT and ReSmush.it 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 ReSmush.it free for commercial use?

IMDbOT has unclear commercial terms, and ReSmush.it 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.