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IMDbOT vs shutterstock

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

APIIMDbOTDEAD0shutterstockDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d25.5%0.0%
Uptime · 30d0.0%0.0%
P50 · ms1208—
P95 · ms1739—
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
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 shutterstock: common questions

Which is more reliable, IMDbOT or shutterstock?

On our scheduled checks, IMDbOT leads on measured uptime — IMDbOT at 25.5% versus shutterstock at 0.0% 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 shutterstock need an API key?

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

Can I call IMDbOT and shutterstock from the browser?

Only shutterstock 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 shutterstock free for commercial use?

IMDbOT has unclear commercial terms, and shutterstock 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.