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IMDbOT vs Rules of Acquisition

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

APIIMDbOTDEAD0Rules of AcquisitionDYING48
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%24.4%
Uptime · 30d0.0%21.7%
P50 · ms—410
P95 · ms—2402
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IMDbOT vs Rules of Acquisition: common questions

Which is more reliable, IMDbOT or Rules of Acquisition?

On our scheduled checks, Rules of Acquisition leads on measured uptime — IMDbOT at 0.0% versus Rules of Acquisition at 24.4% 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 Rules of Acquisition need an API key?

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

Can I call IMDbOT and Rules of Acquisition from the browser?

Only Rules of Acquisition 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 Rules of Acquisition free for commercial use?

IMDbOT has unclear commercial terms, and Rules of Acquisition 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.