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IMDbOT vs ShotOG

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

APIIMDbOTDEAD0ShotOGHEALTHY99
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%100%
Uptime · 30d0.0%100%
P50 · ms—185
P95 · ms—647
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IMDbOT vs ShotOG: common questions

Which is more reliable, IMDbOT or ShotOG?

On our scheduled checks, ShotOG leads on measured uptime — IMDbOT at 0.0% versus ShotOG 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.

Do IMDbOT and ShotOG need an API key?

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

Can I call IMDbOT and ShotOG from the browser?

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

IMDbOT has unclear commercial terms, and ShotOG 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.