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IMDbOT vs Stromberg Quotes

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

APIIMDbOTDEAD0Stromberg QuotesHEALTHY61
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%100%
Uptime · 30d0.0%100%
P50 · ms—1395
P95 · ms—3628
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished60 req/window · 59 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IMDbOT vs Stromberg Quotes: common questions

Which is more reliable, IMDbOT or Stromberg Quotes?

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

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

Can I call IMDbOT and Stromberg Quotes from the browser?

Only Stromberg Quotes 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 Stromberg Quotes free for commercial use?

IMDbOT has unclear commercial terms, and Stromberg Quotes 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.